Nutrition For Beginners

Nutrition For Beginners

Nutrition For Beginners

Making the decision to unlearn everything you have been conditioned to believe about food and learning new ways of eating can be overwhelming.

I am here to help you simplify nutrition and get started on the basic principles of what it means to fuel your body with good natural food for optimal health and wellbeing.

 

Benefits Of Improving Your Nutrition:

âś” Increased Energy Levels

âś” Immune System Support

âś” Healthy Maintainable Body Weight

âś” Improved Digestion

âś” Healthier Skin and Complexion

âś” Improved Sleep Quality

âś” Mental Health

âś” Decreased Cravings for processed foods

âś” Lowers risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers

âś” Supports Healthy pregnancy and Breastfeeding

 

 

Getting Started With Natural Whole Foods:

I always recommend by making a grocery list to get started. You can simply write down the foods or meals you wish to prepare for that week so you go to the grocery store with an easy to follow list.

Some of the basics I recommend getting started with:

  • High quality Meats
  • Other naturally occurring plant based protein sources 
  • Healthy Fats
  • Organic Fruits
  • Organic Vegetables
  • Complex Carbohydrates

What Your Meals Should Look Like:

As a starting point, each meal should include the following:

  1. A high quality protein
  2. A healthy source of fat
  3. High quality carb 
  4. Organic Vegetable
”Eating healthy, nutritious meals does not have to be complicated. Simply start with a high quality protein source, a healthy fat, a carb and veggies!” 

 

Sample Grocery Lists You Can Start With:

Carlie’s Sample Grocery Lists:

High Quality Meats (AND Proteins):
  • GrassFed Beef
  • FreeRun Organic Eggs
  • Salmon
  • Trout
  • Organic Bacon
  • Chicken Breast
  • Organic Yogurt (from grass-fed) *another great source of protein
Organic Vegetables:
  • Cucumber
  • Tomato
  • Asparagus
  • Sprouts
  • Zucchini
  • Bell Peppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Spinach
Organic Fruit:
  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Watermelon
  • Apples
  • Bananas
  • Oranges
  • Lemons
Healthy Fats:
  • Organic Avocados
  • Walnuts and Almonds
  • Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Chia Seeds and Flaxseed
  • Cheese from Grass-fed Cows
  • Grass-fed Organic Butter
Carbohydrates:
  • Chickpea or Organic Pasta
  • Sweet Potato
  • Organic Oatmeal
  • Fresh fruit as listed above
  • Organic Quinoa
  • Chickpeas
  • Beans

 

THESE LISTS ARE A STARTING POINT

You can add many different foods to your grocery lists or try adding in a unique new food each week for your family. The important thing to remember is choosing whole natural food and less processed, man-made food-like products. 

With small changes each week, we can really improve our family’s nutrition and overall health. It all starts in the grocery store and kitchen!

Stay tuned, I will be sharing quick and easy recipes from whole food sources for the whole family in coming blogs! Comment below what you need help with in regards to nutrition and meal planning.

 

PLEASE VISIT WWW.NCFITNESS.CA FOR PERSONALIZED NUTRITION ADVICE AND COACHING.

Yours in health,

Carlie Dusome

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