![]() Because sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, you don’t need to add any sugar. Sweet potatoes - which before Whole30 I occasionally ate either baked and smothered in butter and brown sugar or in a casserole with more butter, sugar and marshmallows - are now a staple of my healthier diet. I’m now a big fan of almond butter, dates and coconut oil. One of the best things about the Whole30 is that it pushed me to try new foods and prepare some old favorites in new ways. and I’m not about to get up any earlier to eat before I come to work. I take a break and eat my lunch away from my desk, but I eat in front of my computer on workdays because I start at 6:30 a.m. Reduce mealtime distractions and practice mindful eating. Since I previously tried to eat smaller meals and snacks, as I adjusted to the bigger meals that first week, I felt like I was either starving or stuffed. The Whole30 also tries to discourage snacking by encouraging you to eat bigger meals. Rethink your meals.ĭon’t limit yourself by labeling foods for breakfast or dinner only. The Whole30 website offers additional tips, and there are Facebook groups and Pinterest pages filled with inspiration and advice. I also found it helpful to sign up for the Whole30’s daily e-mails, which were packed with helpful information and tips. That lets you put away off-plan foods and focus on the good stuff. If possible, recruit someone else in your home to follow the plan. Having both strong willpower and a good support system are key. ![]() Most of the tasty meals in The Whole30 Cookbook require lots of prep work expect a lot of chopping. Be sure to build in time to read labels so you can avoid added sugars and eliminate additives like MSG, sulfites and carrageenan. It works best when you plan meals out for several days or even a week and then shop for the items you need. Eating healthy is a lot of workĭoing the Whole30 takes time and effort. ![]() With my newfound willpower, I dodged the doughnuts, Girl Scout cookies, chips and other high-calorie foods that flood the newsroom. While I initially worried that I’d have cravings for sugar, breaking the habit was eased by feeling full and satisfied by eating healthier foods. Then, during a 10-day period, you gradually reintroduce those foods and evaluate how you feel so you can decide whether to add them back into your diet permanently.įor the first few days, I felt a little tired and had a slight headache, but that didn’t last. What can you eat? Meat, seafood, eggs, vegetables, some fruits and good fats from fruits, oils, nuts and seeds. You also have to give up dairy, legumes (including peanuts), grains and alcohol. For a month, you can’t eat any added sugar - real or artificial. The Whole30 is a nutritional reset designed to end unhealthy cravings and habits by banning certain foods from your diet for 30 days. I asked a simple question in late January: Could the Whole30 eating plan break my sugar habit? Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu
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