Eating right is hard to do?

Eating right is one of the most difficult things we face in pursuing our fitness goals but it is arguably the most important things we can do to help us in achieve the results we desire.  Here are some misconceptions that will help you navigate through all the misinformation and marketing hype:

1) Low fat diets are good for you…

Some fats are actually good for you and your body needs them.

The body needs fat for energy, tissue repair and to transport vitamins A, D, E and K around the body.

Don’t try and follow a low fat diet.  Instead eat plenty of unsaturated fats (and even some saturated fats that are good for you).

2) Diet foods can help you drop pounds…

Diet foods can actually make you fatter.

You may be doing yourself more harm than good by scanning labels for the lowest calorie and fat counts. Prepackaged diet foods can have a lot of sugar and trans fat.

3) The more you cut calories, the more weight you’ll lose…

A lot of people make this mistake and they’ll gain weight in the long run. Cut your calories too far—below 1,000 a day—and you’ll end up decreasing your metabolism and muscle mass. To get the most out of the calories you do eat, choose whole foods such as fruits and vegetables, lean meat and fish, raw nuts and whole grains that are as close to their natural state as possible. They have a higher “nutrient density” than refined foods, because they pack more vitamins and minerals into fewer calories.

For the healthiest diet eat as many raw foods as possible consisting of lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, some nuts and seeds, whole grains and lean proteins.  The Arena District Athletic Club offers the following nutritional support:

On The Go Nutrition

Jennifer C. Shrodes, RD, LD
Healthy Advice for Busy Lives
jshrodes@gmail.com
614.582.1290

Free On-line Nutrition System.  See a staff member to receive your access code. Click here for more information: https://www.arenaathletic.com/services/healthy-links