The simple idea is to fill your plate with one third lean protein, two thirds
a non-starchy vegetable or fruit, and a small portion or dash of a healthy fat such as avocado.
Not exact matches
If you have celiac disease
or a gluten sensitivity, then gluten - free baked goods won't wreak havoc on your digestion the way gluten - containing foods would, but I still think you'll be far better off if you focus primarily on eating foods that are naturally gluten - free (like protein foods, dairy products,
fruits,
non-starchy and starchy
vegetables, legumes, nuts / seeds, etc.).
smoothie: one handful of
non-starchy vegetables (e.g. spinach, broccoli, zucchini), one handful of low - sugar seasonal
fruit (e.g. kiwi, berries, lemon, lime), one scoop of natural protein powder and one serving of fat such as 1/3 -1 / 2 avocado, 1 - 2 tbsp linseed oil
or 1 - 2 tbsp of nut butter.
On the three days a week I did weight training, I would have a piece of
fruit like a banana prior to my weights session for energy, a small serve of sweet potato
or other healthy starch carb, and a protein shake post workout to aid muscle recovery.On the remaining days I would stick to lean protein, salad
or steamed
non-starchy vegetables, low - carb bars, shakes, Greek yoghurt and small amounts every few days of healthy fats like almonds and avocado.
For optimal fat loss, each meal focus on at least one fist sized - portion of lean protein (chicken breast, turkey, wild game, salmon, whey protein, etc.), at least a thumb - sized portion of raw fats and oils (e.g. EnergyFirst OmegaEnergy Oil
or seed blend, raw nuts, etc.), and no more than one serving of unprocessed carbohydrates (2 - 3 cups of
non-starchy vegetables, 1 cup of whole grains / legumes
or 1 cup of
fruit).
For instance, if you are in the initial transition phases of switching to a high - carbohydrate, plant - based diet and are experiencing spikes in your blood glucose after eating starch - heavy
or fruit - heavy meals, it may be best to focus on leafy greens, legumes, and
non-starchy vegetables until your blood glucose control improves.
Non-starchy vegetables contain too much carbohydrate energy and are avoided, while non-starchy vegetables or «green vegetables» are included, along with nuts, seeds, and very limited amounts of fruit (mainl
Non-starchy vegetables contain too much carbohydrate energy and are avoided, while
non-starchy vegetables or «green vegetables» are included, along with nuts, seeds, and very limited amounts of fruit (mainl
non-starchy vegetables or «green
vegetables» are included, along with nuts, seeds, and very limited amounts of
fruit (mainly berries).
Or did he fill up on starches (whole grains, legumes, and tubers) with lots of
non-starchy vegetables and
fruit with a small amount of meat more for flavor than something to fill up on?
Eat at least seven portions of
fruits and (
non-starchy)
vegetables daily — lightly cooked
or raw to provide plenty of antioxidants.
If you choose to supplement your diet with wheatgrass juice
or powder, think about making these adjustments as well for optimal benefits: Eating more greens,
non-starchy vegetables and
fruits.
Foods with a ranking of 55
or lower are classified as low GI, and include most
fruits and
non-starchy vegetables, whole oats, legumes and beans.