Food Suggestions Made Simple

I recently have been getting questions concerning diet and eating suggestions.  I always tell my athletes I didn't get my degree in food but did take some classes and can give you suggestions but will not write out a diet.  I leave that to the experts not the performance coaches.  Bellow are some simple suggestions and I always try to go by.   My personal eating life I try and go with the 70-30 or 80-20 type weekly eating plan.  Eat 70 to 80 percent the same thing every week and 20-30 whatever you want with moderation.   I know after years how my body feels and adjusts and can make simple changes as I age. 

Proteins
-egg whites but remember the yolk has all the nutritional value
-chicken breast
-beef
-fish
-pork

Tons of ways to cook everyone of those choices.

Legumes
Lentils
black beans
red beans
pinto beans

Vegetables
mixed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower)
green beans


1.  Don't drink your calories I rather eat mine
2.  Fruit 1-2 days a week is fine you don't need it everyday just extra sugar and fructose
3.  Try the 80-20 every week and your body won't feel the 20 bad your just ate for that one meal.
4.  Avoid processed stuff and shop on the outside of the store
5.  Pay extra to get your meals at restaurants made correctly or just ask for dressing extra on side
6.  Substitute your sides for steamed vegs without butter
7.  Rotate 5-7 meals for the week add delete one every 2-3 week so you don't get bored
8.  Ms. Dash, salsa, garlic salt, sea salt can all add taste and are simple to use

Coach B Meyer