We all know that a balanced diet promotes weight loss, good health, more energy and improved mood.

And the good news is it's simple to eat a balanced diet.  So don't let them confuse you with complex nutritional information.

The bottom line:

All wild species eat the foods available to them in the environment where they live.  Nature ensures that they eat a balanced healthy diet.  They don't study nutrition.  They learn what to eat from their parents.  The same applies to humans.  It's just common sense.

Let's look at the 3 main components of a balanced diet.

The Right Carbohydrates

Plant foods = carbohydrates

• leafy green vegetables
• non-starchy vegetables
• berries, fruit

Every day, make sure you eat:

• fresh raw vegetables, either in salad or as finger foods
• cooked vegetables (e.g., Brussels sprouts)

If desired, drizzle a little olive oil and fresh-squeezed lemon on salads and cooked vegetables.

The Right Protein

Animal foods = protein

• lean cuts of meat
• poultry
• fish and seafood
• eggs

Eat whole cuts of protein foods, cooked simply.  Try baking, roasting, broiling, steaming and boiling.

The Right Fats

The body needs some fat to function well.  The Right Fats also taste good, make us feel full, and help with weight loss.   The Right Fats are found in healthy foods, including:

• unsalted nuts and seeds
• extra virgin olive oil
• grassfed meats, poultry and eggs
• wild fish, seafood and game meat

We consume the fats we need when we eat a healthy diet.

* Be sure to keep added fats (e.g, oil for cooking and salad dressings) to a minimum.

How to Plan Balanced Meals

As outlined above, we know that the 3 main components of food are protein, carbs and fat.  Animal foods are high in protein, while plant foods (veggies and fruit) provide healthy carbs full of nutrients and antioxidants.  Healthy animal and plant foods provide us with the healthy fats our bodies need to function well.

It's easy to plan balaned meals.  Here's what to do:

• have a protein food in every meal
• have a fresh carbohydrate plant food in every meal

Here's some sample meals to get you started:

• oven-baked chicken breast; steamed broccoli and sliced tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice; small dish of fresh blueberries
• grilled steak; grilled red and green peppers and sliced onions; lettuce salad with sliced radishes and cucumber drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice; fresh apple

Try these ideas for snacks:

• leftovers from last night's supper
• hard-boiled egg along with fresh raw veggies
• small handful of nuts or seeds

Nuts and seeds are a good balanced snack food because they contain fat, protein and carbs.  But keep portion sizes small because nuts and seeds are high in fat.

Balanced Diet - What It Can Do For You

The components of a balanced cannot work alone -- they need to interact and work together to promote a naturally lean body, good health and well-being.

Here's what you get automatically when you eat a balanced diet:

• high nutrient diet
• balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats
• stable blood sugar levels
• acid-alkaline balance
• energy throughout the day

The #1 priority for permanent weight loss is a balanced diet.

Eat reasonable amounts of The Right Protein, Carbs and Fats and lose the weight for good!

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