Top Ten Nutrition Tips at Train Boston
Posted On: July 29th, 2009
By: Elizabeth
1. Eat every 2-4 hours - Frequent eating of well-chosen meals stimulate the metabolism, regulates blood sugar and maintains your lean mass.
2. Eat a complete protein with every meal - Consuming adequate amounts of lean protein is necessary to maintain lean mass, aid in muscle recovery and reduce body fat.
3. Eat a fruit or vegetable with every meal - Fruits and vegetables contain large quantities of vitamins, minerals and phyto-chemicals that help to regulate blood alkalinity and optimal function.
4. Eat starches only after exercise - Timing your nutrients allows your body to get the nutrition it needs, when it needs it most.
5. Eat healthy fats daily - Omega-three fatty acids have been shown to increase metabolism, decrease joint stiffness, and protect against heart disease.
6. Don’t drink beverages that have more than 0 calories - Sodas, juices and other sugary beverages contain high amounts of calories with little nutritional value.
7. Eat whole, unprocessed foods whenever possible - Highly processed foods contain additives, chemicals, fillers and stabilizers that are foreign to our bodies and often devoid of nutrition.
8. Address deficiencies in your eating with a high quality supplement - Supplementing with fish oil, protein powders, or Greens powders can be an alternative when time is an issue.
For more information or for an individual nutrition assessment please call 781-263-9993.