So many people want a fast fix when it comes to losing weight. First of all diets don’t work, eat good foods. Treat your body to its needs. We need good fats to focus and keep our organs working properly.
A leading cause of ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is lack of omega 3’s in our diets. Also, people that suffer from depression usually are omitting fats from their diet. There has also been a higher incidence of skin problems in babies having ezcema at birth because pregnant women ate a low fat diet. I know several women who stopped menstruating because of strict dieting, especially eliminating good fats from their diet.
Fracturing as early as 17 (seventeen) years old because of lack of fats in their diets. It frustrates me to think that people still are convinced low/no fat diets are healthy. The less frequently you eat, you force your body to think your body to think its starving, therefore, we start storing more fat cells as a reserve.
Less good fats in your diet means loss of muscle, resulting in a flabby appearance. Usually a dieter’s goal is to look toned (I hope), so keep in mind what I’m trying to convey. Your scale may actually be your enemy if you losing muscle you’ll weigh less. Unfortunately this doesn’t necessarily mean you’re leaner; you are probably getting flabby. Hopefully, we all know muscle weighs more than flab.
Also, Eye doctors are now recommending Fish Oils for eye health, especially for dry eyes. When you have a severe case of dry eyes, you feel like somebody threw sand in your eyes. So take it from me include your omega’s in your diet.
As I’ve mentioned in my other blogs, try supplementing with Nordic Naturals Omega 3,6,9. If you consume vegetable oils and nuts, take Nordic Naturals DHA. Also include free range eggs in your diet and don’t throw away that yolk because it’s high in phosphatidyl choline & serine. PC & PS are imperative for brain and heart health. If you can supplement with Solgar’s Lecithin, which contains PC&PS (people with thyroid disease, check with doctor before using soy products).
Don’t fry with good oils. Fried foods, especially deeped fried are not recommended for a healthy heart and brain. They taste good but they’ll increase your weight and clog your arteries. If you want the taste of fried food, you can dip your chicken or veggies in oil then a crumb mixture of your choice and put in oven. Conrad Rice Mill, Inc. makes wheat free batter mixes called Hol^Grain Tempura Batter Mix or Crispy Chicken Coating Mix.
Here’s a sample diet you can follow:
BREAKFAST
- 1/2 cup cottage, handful of chopped almonds or walnuts, 1/2 cup blueberries
- or 3 eggs any style, 1/2 cantaloupe
- or oatmeal, cinnamon, 1 cup (8 ounces) almond or hemp milk, 2-3 tbsp. ground flaxmeal
- or almond or cashew butter on spelt toast
- or 8 oz. organic Greek Yogurt, handful of nuts and 1/2 cup raspberries
SNACKS
Apple with tbsp. of nut butter of choice, Protein Bar without hydrogenated fats or
Protein Shake (snack only twice a day for weight loss)
LUNCH & DINNER
- Large fresh salad of Organic Greens, sliced beets, and assorted veggies with 6 ounces of broiled fish
- or Organic Chicken salad with olives, assorted raw veggies
- or Grilled Wild salmon, snapper, or any seafood, roasted veggies
- or 4-6 oz. Free Range Steak/filet mignon, baked sweet potatoes, lg. green salad with organic virgin oive oil &/or flax oil dressing with Organic Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar
- or 4-6 oz. Roasted turkey, steamed broccoli, small pat real whipped butter or coconut oil (organic)
- or Sardines in water, 1 Tbsp. mayo, green salad
Hope this diet plan makes eat easier for you to make the right choices. If you start losing too much you can eat a little more. Of course, you don’t have to follow it exactly — this is just an example. I, myself, don’t always follow a good diet plan — we’re all human.
Don’t be so hard on yourself if you go off — just get back on track. Fuel your body with good nutrients and you’ll be healthier and happier in the long run. Good Luck!
As always check with your doctor or health professional before dieting.
Carol Lombardo, CN
