There are so many nutrition tips out there…..’ eat this to boost your metabolism’. ‘Eat that to give you more energy’. ‘If you want to lose weight you need to cut this out’. ‘Take these supplements and those shakes’.
Depending on what it is, some of these things can be beneficial, some not so much.
However none of these will be a panacea to better health.
Many people miss the number one thing they can do to improve their diet and therefore their overall health……improve the quality of your nutrition
Nutritional Deficiencies
So, what do I mean by improving the quality of your nutrition?
Everything you put into your body from the rich variety of food available on a day-to-day basis forms your nutrient intake.
The problem is today, in many cases the quality and quantity of people’s diets are poor.
This is often blamed on modern hectic lifestyles.
The problem with this is that it leads to large nutritional deficiencies.
This can cause many problems including poor digestion, poor sleep, lots of stress and inflammation in the body, and a basic inability to function properly.
Feeling Tired?
How many people are ‘used to feeling tired’? Have low mood, poor memory, etc? Many I am sure. This shouldn’t be the case.
These problems are all majorly linked to nutrient deficiencies. Skin disorders and digestive problems are also linked to nutrient deficiencies.
Improve the Quality of Your Food
Taking all this into account to improve your diet whether you are trying to lose body fat, increase muscle, get fitter, or just feel healthier, the first thing you should do is something very simple….improve the quality of your food.
Therefore, if your diet is poor e.g. a lot of refined foods, microwave meals, high sugar foods, etc, just switch this or at least add in green leafy vegetables, whole grains like brown rice, sweet potatoes, and good quality protein, e.g. lean meats such as chicken and turkey.
Oily fish and if you are looking for more vegan sources, lentils, quinoa, and tofu.
Aim to consume complex carbohydrates which are lower in the glycemic index As these are more nutritious and will keep you full for longer so that you are less likely to snack on less nutritious options.
Supercharge Your Body
This will help supercharge your body so that you digest better, sleep better, feel more alert, and have clearer skin just from the food that is available to us on a day-to-day basis.
Yes, supplements can be important, but improving the quality of your nutrition should always be the starting point, whatever the goal.
If you would like help improving the quality of your nutrition please check out my Nutrition Consultancy service If you would like more information and a no olbligation chat on how I can help you, please feel free to get in touch.
You can also explore how you can combine Nutritional Therapy and Personal Training for further well-being benefits.
