Personal Training Journal Entry #7
When it comes to food these days, we have such a large selection to choose from. And a large part of this selection happens to be processed foods. What are processed foods exactly? Processed foods are basically foods that are altered from their natural state for one of a few reasons, usually being safety or convenience in storage or usage.
Processed foods have a really bad reputation, but not all of them are necessarily bad for you. With that being said, there is reason why the unhealthy processed foods are as notorious as they are.
Here are some quick tips on selecting foods:
– Eat nutrient dense foods
– Avoid trans fats
– If you have to choose processed foods, watch out for large amounts of sugar and sodium
– Ditch the packaged cakes and cookies
– Choose pasta and bread made with whole grains rather than refined white flour
Turning this list of advice and tips into rules for your eating habits might help you attain a better lifestyle, as well as waistline. Is it always possible for everyone to eat like a professional athlete? Definitely not. Do I eat all organic meals and always avoid processed foods? I definitely do not. But overtime, making healthier food choices will help contribute to a higher quality of life. That is something definitely possible for everyone.
Life in Balance,