Copyright 2005 Ryan Cote
Did you know that how and when you eat is important for good
health?
For most of your life, you probably have eaten breakfast, lunch
and dinner. Now depending on your eating habits, this may be
okay...but many people skip breakfast because they don't have
the time, they have a semi-normal lunch and then a large dinner.
Avoid this at all costs...
When you wake up, your body is screaming for food- it's been
many hours since you last ate. By skipping breakfast, you're
depriving your body of the nutrients it needs and forcing it to
go into hibernation mode- this slows down your metabolism.
Dinner should be your lightest meal of the day because your
metabolism is slowest in the evening...yet for many people, it's
their largest.
That being said...
The ideal eating schedule is to have a small, healthy meal every
2-3 hours (healthy sandwich, protein shake, peanut butter,
fruit, healthy fats, whole grains, nuts etc). Your body isn't
made for digesting huge portions of food. By eating small meals
every 2-3 hours, you keep your metabolism at top speed and your
digestive system healthy.
And it really isn't all that difficult. Go out and buy nutrition
bars (but pay close attention to the ingredients- Kashi bars are
great)...buy good fat like peanut butter and almonds...fruit
like apples and berries...lean meats like chicken and
turkey...whole grains breads- these are all foods you can bring
to work with you. It's what I do every day so I know it's
possible.
To sum things up, you need to change your habits so you're
eating small, healthy meals every 2-3 hours. This will keep your
metabolism at top speed, your digestive system healthy and your
body in peak performance.
If this is completely impossible for you, then make sure your
breakfast is your biggest and most nutritious meal of the day,
lunch your second largest, and dinner your smallest. And don't
forget to drink water!
Try this for a month or two...combine it with a good exercise
plan and the right nutritional supplements and you'll be amazed
at how great you feel.
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