Hey there, fam! Coach Jason here, ready to tackle the BIG elephant in the room: 🥁 drum roll, please... EATING! 🍽️ Yep, it's the P that everyone gets hung up on.
But don’t worry! In just a few minutes, I’m gonna show you how in three super simple steps, you can hit your nutrition goals every single time!
🎯 Ready? Let's jump in! 🚀
Step 1: Get That Food! 🌽🍞🍎
First thing’s first, we need to get our food. But what kind of food should we get? 🤔 Here’s the golden question to ask yourself: **Can I find this food in nature?** 🌳
Beans or Bacon?🫘🥓 Which one can we find in nature? Beans! 🌱
Sometimes we have packaged goods, like spaghetti 🍝. We can't find spaghetti in nature, but what do we do? Simple! Look at the ingredients list. 🕵️♂️
Check this out: If the ingredient is something you can find in nature, you're good to go! 🌟 For example, popcorn 🍿 is made from corn 🌽. You can find corn in nature!
Here’s a little trick: Make sure the ingredients list is short and sweet, just a few things you can recognize. 🌟
Example Time! 📚
Good Example: Trail mix with peanuts 🥜, cashews 🥥, and cranberries 🍒. All these can be found in nature. Perfect! ✔️
Not-So-Good Example: Corn muffins with over 10 ingredients, half of which you can't pronounce. 🚫
Remember, sometimes life happens, and you gotta eat what's available. But try to stick to this rule as much as you can! 🥳
Step 2: Prepare That Food! 🍲
Now that we got our food, it’s time to prepare it. This is where we ask: **Will my preparation method make it better?** 👨🍳👩🍳
Imagine you have lentils 🫘. You can cook them into a yummy soup 🍜 with veggies 🥕 and spices 🌶️. Or, you can deep fry them into a pie 🥧. Which one sounds healthier? 🤔
Good Prep Methods:
Baking** 🍞
Broiling** 🔥
Boiling** 💧
Air Frying** 🍗 (I love this one!)
Not-So-Good Prep Methods:
- **Deep Frying** 🍟
- **Frying** 🍳
- **Stewing with lots of oil and sugar** 🍯
Stick to the good methods, and you'll be just fine! 🌟
Step 3: Eat That Food! 🍽️
Finally, it’s time to eat! But when should we eat? 🤔 Think of your day like a journey ✈️.
Example Time! 📚
Imagine you’re flying from the Caribbean to the United States. 🏝️✈️🇺🇸 When would you want the plane to be most fueled up? Before the journey starts, right? Same with our bodies!
- Start of the Journey (Morning)**: This is when you wake up! Have your heaviest meal now. 🍳🥓🍞
- **End of the Journey (Night)**: This is bedtime! Have a lighter meal. 🍲🍏
Fill up early to fuel your day and go lighter as bedtime approaches. 🌙
Recap Time! 📝
1. Get That Food: Can I find this food in nature? Check the ingredients!
2. Prepare That Food**: Will this preparation method make it better? Choose healthy cooking methods!
3. Eat That Food**: When do I need this food? Fuel up in the morning!
Follow these three easy steps, and you'll be on your way to hitting your nutrition goals every time! 🌟
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Got questions? Drop them in the comments below!
Until next time,
Coach Jason signing out! 👋😊
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