This week is going to be fun! I want to share 5 things that I eat and 5 things that I don’t but it may surprise you! And I’d love to know how many of them you got correct, if you are a regular listen of the podcast then you may have gotten quite a few.
What I do eat!
Potatoes – Some people avoid potatoes at all costs but I love them! They can create a spike in glucose and can affect energy levels, but if they are cooked and cooled, they have more resistant starch so are harder to breakdown. #Top Tip – Cook a batch of potatoes, cool them and then cook them again when I need to.
Full fat food – I never eat low fat food. Shocking eh? Full fat foods are how they are meant to be, low fat options have been messed with. I find low fat options are not as filling.
Alcohol – I don’t drink it every night and I don’t binge drink. I love a cocktail or a glass of wine, I like a Guinness in the local pub. #Top tip – Do not drink 2 nights running, give your body time to recover in between.
Bread – I love bread and absolutely love sourdough. Click HERE to see my blog post about sour dough. It is much easier to digest and is kinder to your gut.
Peanut butter – I really like peanut butter. Really good quality peanut butter is full of protein and good fats.
Yes I do reallly have these! In moderation of course!
What I don’t eat!
Multivitamins – My issue is that they are for everyone, not bespoke for you. I get my nutrients from fruit and vegetables. If I need a vitamin then I will take one that is specific to my needs.
Meat and eggs (unless I know where they are from)- I am not vegan or vegetarian but I do eat a predominantly plant based diet and would eat meat as a last resort. I like to know where my meat and eggs come from as I care about the animals and the conditions that they have been kept in.
Fizzy drinks – I used to have drinks that include sweeteners but I do not have them any more. I would rather drink a full fat version than have artificial sweeteners. Pop is bad for your teeth too!
Fruit (on it’s own) – I do not eat fruit on it’s own as it seems to bloat me and gives me too much sugar. I eat it with other things that include fat or protein which balances it out for my stomach.
Low fat foods – As I have already said, it has been messed with and is not natural. Find healthier options, eat full fat food but less of it.
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