Our Nutrition Prescription
“Eat meat, vegetables, nuts & seeds, some fruit, little starch, no sugar. Keep intake to levels that support exercise but not body fat.”
Eat meat: Protein is the priority. It’s why it’s listed first. Eat lean animal proteins like chicken, beef, pork, eggs, and fish. Get organic, pasture-raised, grass-fed, locally sourced whenever possible.
Vegetables: Next are the hundreds or health benefits of eating a range of vegetables. Prebiotics, vitamins, minerals, and fiber boost the immune system, support all function, and reduce the risk of chronic disease like cancer, hypertension, and diabetes. Buy organic and local whenever possible.
Nuts & seeds: AKA healthy fats. Coconut oil, almond butter, olive oil, avocado oil, and chia seeds are a few that we should be eating. Buy organic and local whenever possible.
Some fruit: Fruit has a lot of benefits, but also contains a lot of sugar. We should eat fruit, but less fruit than vegetables. Focus on berries first, then seasonal fruit like apples, citrus, and bananas. Buy organic and local whenever possible.
Little starch: Eat whole food starches (carbs) like potatoes, beans, peas, and ezekiel (flourless) bread. These contain health benefits but come with lots of carbs, too. These should be about 25% of what we eat. If we overeat starches over a long time, we can experience chronic health issues.
No sugar: Sugar has no health benefit and should be avoided. Especially in drinks, candy, and processed desserts (cake, cookies, ice cream.) **When we do eat sugar, we understand it is not good for us. So it’s ok to have dessert or treats sometimes!**