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General Eating Principles to Remember
- A calorie is not just a calorie – It may sound obvious but not all fats or proteins were created equally, focus on good quality fats.
- Eat enough calories – This is not a low-calorie diet, nor is it an excuse to eat as many hamburgers as you want.
- Eat your vegetables – It can be very easy to focus on the fat sources and neglect a balanced diet. Try to have 5 – 9 cups of vegetables a day.
- If you really have to drink alcohol, then try to go for low carb options. Spirits with low-carb mixers are probably the best option or dry white wines (obviously in moderation). Avoid any alcoholic drinks with added sugar (e.g. Bacardi Breezer).
- Drink plenty of water – It goes without saying!
- Try to eat natural as much as possible – While there have been many studies for and against the benefits of organic food, it really comes down to personal preference. I would suggest trying it for 4 weeks and see if you feel a difference.
- Eat clean as much as possible – Try to eat foods which are still in their natural state, e.g. fresh fruit (rather than frozen), fresh beef (rather than processed into something else), chocolate (if you have to have it) in as raw a format you can (rather than processed and additives/sugar added etc.).