July 2008 Fitness Tips
HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES
All nuts should be raw & organic.
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It’s been awhile since I’ve given tips other than for exercise. As you know, nutrition is a vital part of healthy living. There is so much information available, it’s hard to determine what is healthy and what isn’t. Sometimes it’s easier to make healthier choices gradually than all at once. All you have to do is make a few changes. The only way to feel better is to start making changes; even if it’s one thing at a time. I’ve listed a couple of things you can do to help you on your way to eating healthier.
Foods/liquids to stay away from:
- Milk - even non-fat
- Alcohol - only in moderation
- Energy drinks - in all forms
- “Colored” water - such as propel
- White potatoes
- Croutons
- Mayonnaise
- Milk Chocolate
- Iceberg lettuce
- Cream Cheese |
Foods/liquids that are good for us:
- Milk made from almonds or rice
- Caffeine - is not bad, in moderation
- Water
- Sweet potatoes
- Walnuts or Sunflower seeds
- Avocados
- Dark Chocolate
- Romaine
- Almond butter |
Remember to always bless your food and water before consumption and use organic products as much as possible.
There is so much information available, it is hard to discern what is healthy and what isn’t. In one day via e-mail I can get advertisements for this kind of ‘healthy’ product or that kind of ‘fast’ product endorsed by this or that celebrity. I do know that if a person is “clouding” their senses with toxic food or chemicals, it’s harder to hear what your body is really wanting. Although I don’t endorse any specific method of eliminating toxins from the body, I do encourage my clients to investigate cleanses and/or detox products to begin any nutritional changes.
For ethical and legal reasons I usually include a disclaimer to discuss with your physician and/or nutritionist before beginning a fitness/nutritional program. Having said that, I stay away from western medicine as much as possible. I seek the counsel of holistic practitioners for my physical, emotional and spiritual well being, including fitness and nutritional. I do stay close to a vegan lifestyle and I exercise on a regular basis. I also have a regular stretching routine and participate in different meditation techniques, which I believe is essential to healthy fitness.
Thank you all for your continued hard work in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, inside and out. Continue to be mindful of what you eat, drink and what you’re putting out into the environment and universe. Be FitByNic................
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