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We are all different. There is not ONE cuisine for everyone.
Most of you know that I ate a RAW/VEGAN cuisine for about 30 days. I learned so much about alternative food choices and the health benefits of eating food in its purest form. I enjoyed everything that I ate and had fun turning my carnivorous friends onto healthier options. I am now back to my usual cuisine filled with tons of fresh veggies, egg whites, fish, oatmeal, nuts & seeds, COCONUT EVERYTHING!, sprouted grains, quinoa, brown rice, and occasional fruit like apple slices and berries. My diet is mainly that of macrobiotic (with the exception of egg whites).
I believe the key to everything is moderation. We are all different, and while there are SO many theories out there about what is healthy and what is not, you have to do what works best for YOUR body. Listen to what your body tells you when you eat certain foods. Don't limit your relationship with food to only the TYPE that you eat. Also pay attention to how your body feels based on the TIME of day you eat certain foods. For me, eating even low glycemic fruit at night will guarantee a spike in blood sugar the next morning. If I want to have fruit I make sure to have it in the middle of the day and/or right after an intense workout. My body loves egg whites or a whey/casein protein shake first thing in the morning. I never skip meals and I always make sure to eat within an hour of waking up.
When I eat this way, my blood sugar is the most stable. This means I have to take less insulin: my ultimate goal! The main thing is to just keep your life simple when it comes to food. I don't mean simple as in "convenience" (although that can be a bonus most of the time). What I mean is that the amount of ingredients in your food should be minimal. My rule is: 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 ingredients max! I have found more of a balance in taste and satiation when it comes to an odd number of ingredients. Just something I've noticed.
It may take a little bit of experimenting or consulting a nutritionist to figure out what works best for your body type. No matter what the outcome is, you can always make the healthiest cuisine for your body type taste delicious! Want some food tips? Follow me on Twitter! |
Posted: 6:37 PM, Wednesday, August 26, 2009 |
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| As usual, excellent points! |
Posted by gogan5 at 5:25 AM, Saturday, August 29, 2009 |
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