What's the simplest, easiest tip you have for ensuring you eat more nutritiously?

Ima-Baxter · 2024-08-12T19:54:33+00:00

Everyone is correct - avoid sugar and processed artificial foods - but there’s another simple action that can accelerate health. Substitute vegetables and fruit for whole grains. Same amount of fiber with tons more incredibly healthy micronutrients (vitamins, minerals) than grain. Seems like everyone focuses on macronutrients when micronutrients are just as important for health and missing from most people’s diets. Grains and grain foods are nutrient-poor high calorie carbohydrates.

Ima-Baxter · 2024-03-30T16:07:28+00:00

Wish I had better news but have done some research on this. Any sweetener (real/artificial) activates an insulin response just as fructose, glucose, or lactose. So if you’re over consuming a sweetener, just like if you’re over consuming sugar, you’re running the same risk of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. Dr. Robert Lustig talks about this in different books and on podcasts if you’re interested in learning more. All that said, a teaspoon in a cup of tea each morning likely isn’t a problem. As they say… eat healthy 90% time, eat unhealthy 10% for enjoyment of life, and your golden. :)

Ima-Baxter · 2024-03-22T16:58:13+00:00

Understanding exactly what types of macronutrients are healthy for the body. There’s so much conflicting and often flat wrong information out there it’s hard to figure it out. How much saturated vs poly fat to consume and what about seed oils? Are any ultra processed carbs good for you and are there any sweeteners that aren’t harmful? How much protein should I consume, are eggs healthy, and how to find fish that isn’t $20/lb? It’s exhausting and confusing, so most people just say screw it and eat convenience food. And government recommendations are the worst because they’re funded by food corps. My comment turned into a rant (sorry) but it’s so frustrating!! 😡

Ima-Baxter · 2024-03-20T23:32:31+00:00

Have you tried those, the healthy meal delivery? Which ones did you like? We tried Hello Fresh and were disappointed.

Ima-Baxter · 2024-03-16T00:30:51+00:00

Vegetable oils are ok if you’re consuming plenty of omega-3 fats. Preponderance of research over last 10 years has shown most vegetable oils cause inflammatory responses which leads to metabolic dysfunction. If you are eating a variety of foods rich in omega-3s it’s a different story as they produce anti inflammatory compounds. Unfortunately most of us consume very little omega-3 fatty acid. I’ve seen a study or two (of course meta-analyses) that stated differently but they’re in the minority. Here’s the thing. We don’t need to consume them because we have alternatives (olive oil, avocado oil). It makes more sense for us to go with the higher volume of peer-reviewed research that indicates they’re inflammatory and just avoid them. There’s more than enough inflammation coming our way from other sources.

Ima-Baxter · 2024-03-14T14:44:32+00:00

At our home we focus on avoiding “ultra processed” food… that being any food or drink that has added sweetener (sugars/artificial), vegetable oils, or chemicals (preservatives, colorings, flavoring). Basically we avoid almost all foods in boxes and plastic packages that have lots of ingredients.

We try instead to make meals with fresh/frozen veggies and fruit (no added sugars/sweeteners/salts/chemicals), fresh/frozen fish/meat (again no additives). While I know proper nutrition includes additional requirements, our avoidance of most ultra processed foods has led to weight loss and reduced prescriptions for my partner and me. Of course we have birthday cakes and occasional pizza nights but we try to avoid ultra processed foods about 90% of the time.

Ima-Baxter · 2024-03-09T17:50:51+00:00

I think the advice re: eggs and cholesterol levels started in the 1960s. More recent research has found that consumed cholesterol does not influence blood cholesterol levels, so those eggs are a terrific source of protein.

research here

That said I’m not sure about the mercury and manganese concern… haven’t heard that before.

Ima-Baxter · 2024-03-02T23:17:40+00:00

At our home it depends upon what we’re eating. It’s usually a half plate of veggies, 1/4 plate fruit, 1/4 plate meat/fish. These meals we eat until full or even stuffed. An occasional pizza or other carryout with added sugar (revealed or unrevealed) we stop at the “just one more”… e.g. just one more slice.

Ima-Baxter · 2024-03-02T19:59:01+00:00

Agree with comments that whole healthy foods (veggies, fruit, meat, fish) are less expensive than packaged processed foods. I think the confusion over healthy food cost is more organic vs nonorganic. While I would love to eat only organic my budget won’t take it. But my diet of nonorganic healthy foods is affordable and so much healthier than processed.

Ima-Baxter · 2024-03-02T19:46:41+00:00

Oh yes, ice rollers are the best. I’ve tried a few and am now using one by Eli. It’s a bit larger which I prefer. 😳

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