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The Four Diet Myths
by Greg Pehrson
There's nothing better we can do for ourselves
than to become healthy through proper nutrition,
but most people don't even come close to eating
a healthy well-balanced diet. As a matter of
fact, many people who think they're eating healthy
really are victims of our society's 4 diet myths.
These myths are propagated by fad diets that
advise cutting out essential nutrients that
your body needs to function properly.
Myth 1: Certain food groups should be eliminated
Many fad diets emphasize the elimination of
certain food groups or eating primarily only
one or two food groups. Your body needs a balanced
diet that supplies you with the diverse nutrients
that will keep you healthy. Your body needs
water, vitamins, a little bit of protein, a
little bit of fat, minerals, energy (carbohydrates),
fiber, and oxygen. Eating a diet rich in fruits,
veggies, grains, nuts, and seeds will help you
rebuild your immune system, which will in turn
help you to stay healthy.
Myth 2: You have to eat meat to get enough protein
Your body needs 30 grams of protein each day.
Meat and dairy products are very high in sodium
and fat. Fruits and vegetables have at least
one gram of protein in them. Grains, nuts, oils
and legumes contain complete proteins whereas
meat proteins are actually incomplete. Click
here for our protein calculator.
Myth 3: Eliminate fat from your diet
Your body needs 50 grams of fat each day. You
don't want to eliminate fat completely from
your diet because it helps your joints and muscles
work smoothly. Raw nuts, olive oil, and avocados
are a rich source of nutritious and healthy
fats. Look closely at the foods you buy and
stay away from hydrogenated fats.
Myth 4: You have to go hungry to lose weight
The average woman should never eat less than
1,200 calories/day and the average man should
never eat less than 1,800 calories per day.
If you feed your body natural foods, then you'll
have no need to go hungry. You can pretty much
eat all the fresh fruits and vegetables you
want, and it will not adversely affect your
weight.
In
order to maximize the nutritional value of your
foods eat them in as natural a state as possible.
Avoid chemicals, especially those found in water.
Fluoride, for example, is a poison. Although
as a treatment for teeth it can prevent cavities,
it does no good to ingest it, but rather acts
as a poison in your body. By getting back to
nature and the foods your body was designed
to run on, you can stay fit, maintain an optimal
weight and build up your immune system so that
you live a longer, more energetic life. Greg Pehrson is a father of 6 and coach who
works with busy people who want to be healthier
and feel better. For recipes and more articles
like this one, subscribe to Greg's newsletter
by visiting http://www.locateacoach.com/nutritioncoach
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