52 weeks of bodily bliss... week 6:

1. Keep it Focused

Eat breakfast.  Studies have proven the tremendous value in starting the day with a healthy 

and hearty breakfast that contains lean protein, healthy fats and complex carbs.

Some of the benefits of a full breakfast are:

• stabilizes blood sugar 
• provides energy at the start of the day and helps maintain energy throughout the day
• prevents mood swings die to blood sugar fluctuation
• prevents late-in-the-day binges 
• helps lose and keep off weight by 

2. Keep It Lean

Choose lean sources for your protein. Such as lean meats, egg whites, protein powders etc:

• Choose the breast meat of all poultry
• Choose ground meats that are at least 90% lean, or marked "extra" or "extra extra" lean
• Choose the leanest cuts of beef, that’s round, chuck, sirloin or tenderloin
• Choose the leaner cuts marked "choice” or “select,” over the fattier “prime” cuts 
• Choose pork or lamb cuts of tenderloin, leg or loin chops

3. Keep it Simple

If you still have a hard time knowing what to eat and what not to eat?  Don't panic.

A simple rule of thumb, if the items you are considering do not look like their natural 

forms you would see these items in, chances are, the items are not at their healthiest, 

most nutritious form.  I.e. they have been processed and caused for their nutritional 

values to plummet greatly.  Choose foods that look closest to their natural state.  

Cook them quick with very little added fats and avoid creamy or heavy sauces.  

Keep your plate colorful by eating a great variety of food items, lots of veggies, 

salads, grains, whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole grain pastas etc.  

The fiber in whole grains can help you feel fuller, keep energy levels steady,

and help you lose weight. 

Taking better care of your choices will not only let your waist line shrink and shine; 

but also, you will be able to control diseases.  Such as, strokes, type 2 diabetes, 

heart disease, reduce high blood pressure, colorectal cancer, 

asthma, gum disease (which is linked to heart disease) and inflammatory diseases. 

Have a great week!