The "Real" Food Pyramid
I get numerous questions from people asking what they need to eat be healthy. I hate the term "diet" and feel it should never be used. I prefer "healthy and clean eating." You can go ahead and ditch the standard food pyramid that promotes ridiculous amounts of carbohydrates from starchy grains and promotes inflammation, not to mention grains turn into sugar in the body within 4 seconds of consumption!! Start following these recommendations and I guarantee you will look and feel amazing!! Organic is best! And also be sure to drink half your body weight in ounces of purified water a day!
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| Vegetables and Herbs: 5+ servings a day |
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| Fruits: 2-5 servings a day |
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| Raw Nuts and Seeds: 1-3 servings a day |
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Beans and Lentils: 0-2 servings a day
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| Sprouted whole grains: 0-1 servings a day |
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Meats (grass-fed) , fish (wild caught), and raw dairy: 1-3 servings a day
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Red wine, dark chocolate, other treats: 0-1 servings a day/sparingly :-)
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Copyright, 2012, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness MN, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or
jackieamart@hotmail.com.
As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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