Friday, September 19, 2008

The Superfoods!

Below is a list of excellent additions to your nutritional plan. A lot of people once they start on a new eating plan will tell other that they are "watching what they eat" . This description leads to people eliminating certain food from their nutritional plan. If you want to achieve the most optimal balance of health, body fat and performance, it is more important to focus on what you need to add to your nutritional plan and not take away. A good nutitional plan should teach you additions, not subtractions. Spend more time eating the "super foods" and then you won't have the time or room for the "bad foods"

So below is list of 20 great foods you should include in your daily meals and they fit well in the 10 Steps to Better Nutrition for Fat Loss.

1. Lean Red Meat (93% lean, top round, sirloin)
2. Salmon
3. Omega 3 Eggs
4. Lowfat, plain yogurt (lactose-free if you can find it)
5. Protein Supplement ( milk protein isolates, whey protein isolates or rice protein)
6. Spinach
7. Tomatoes
8. Crciferous Veggies (Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower)
9. Mixed Berries ( a variety including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
10. Oranges
11. Mixed Beans ( ie: kidney, navy, white etc.)
12. Quinoa (Ancient grains)
13. Whole Oats (large flake)
14. Mixed Nuts ( a variety including pecans, walnuts, cashews, brazil nuts, etc.)
15. Avocados
16. Olive Oil (extra virgin)
17. Fish Oil (salmon, anchovy, menhaden)
18. Flax Seeds (ground)
19. Green tea
20. Exercise Drinks ( quickly digested carbohydrate and protein)


I will go into greater detail as to why and how they different foods are important to a healthy living and better body composition. Stay tuned!

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