Here are a list of simple do's and don'ts to incorporate into your day-to-day lifestyle:Do:Eat well-balanced meals - include a lean protein (eggs, chicken, pork, fish, quinoa, houmous), complex carb (whole-grains ike oats and brown rice, beans, sweet potatoes) and healthy fat (olive oil, avocado, nuts, nut butters) into each meal, one of each of course!Eat more whole foods - foods that come from nature (fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains)Eat more vegetarian based foods - lentils, beans, almond butter, houmousDon't:Skip breakfast - this sets the tone for the entire day, if you skip you will set yourself up for over indulging later in the dayEat processed foods - these foods contain so many chemicals that screw up your body's natural flowEat refined sugary foods/drinks - sugar that isn't burned turns into fatAn easy sample menu for you:Breakfast:Porridge with banana, flax seed, almond butter, cinnamon & honeyScrambled eggs with 100% whole grain bread and avocadoSmoothie: 1 banana, 1 handful of spinach, 2 handfuls of frozen berries, 1/2 cup almond milk, 3 tbsp of oats, 1 tbsp of protein powder, 1 tbsp of flax seeds and add 2 medjool dates if you crave something more sweet. Blend together and enjoy.Lunch and Dinner:Grilled chicken or fish with brown rice and broccoli (any green veg will do)Grilled pork with baked sweet potato and side saladVegetable chili with guacamoleMezze platterLarge salad with quinoa, veggies and vinaigrette dressingBrown rice pasta with spinach, peas and homemade pestoSnacks:Handful of almondsApple with almond butterHoumous with veggiesA few turkey slices rolled up with swiss cheeseAll natural yogurt with a few walnutsDessert:Frozen banana ice cream*Freeze ripe bananas then blend. Add nuts and fresh berriesDates with almond butter*Remove stone and spread some almond butter insidePeanut butter cookieshttp://www.greenkitchenstories.com/peanut-butter-spelt-cookies-2/*Add a touch of sweetness with jam, simply press your thumb in the center of the cookie and put in a bit of jam (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry)Sweet Potato Brownieshttp://deliciouslyella.com/recipe/vegan-sweet-potato-brownies-gluten-free/Think, Feel & Be Healthy!
