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Build Your Food Instincts with the Basics

Healthy eating is not an easy habit to build. Changing years of unhealthy habits takes practice and dedication.

Starting to build your healthy eating instinct is almost impossible if you don’t understand the basics, know what your need, and learn how to eat within a range.

Understand the basics

Knowledge is half of the battle. There is a lot of misinformation about what’s healthy and what isn’t. If you know the truth, things are easier.

Here are three of the big things to know:

Calories: Everything you eat has them. Your body needs them to perform a basic function. They are not inherently evil. Some foods are much higher in calories than others, and in general, the lower-calorie options are healthier.

Macronutrients: Protein, carbohydrates, and fat. You need all three. Carbs and fat are not inherently bad for you. Choose the right sources: whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins.

Energy in vs energy out: You need fuel to stay alive every day. This fuel comes in the form of food. If you don’t have enough fuel, your body will burn stored fat for energy. If you have more fuel than you need, it will store fat for future use.

Know what you need

If you’re blinding eating without knowing what your body actually needs, you’re going to struggle to see results consistently.

In order to know how many calories you need, you have to understand two things: your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE).

You can use it on an online calculator, but your results will be more accurate if you schedule an InBody Composition scan at FNS.

BMR: Your BMR is the bare minimum number of calories your body needs to function properly every day. It is based on your height, weight, age, and gender.

TDEE: Your TDEE is how many calories you burn total in an average day. Essentially, it is your BMR with your activity level taken into consideration.

Eat within a range

Once you understand these basics and how they apply to your life, you’ll have a much clearer idea of what you should be eating. Stick within the suggested range of calories, and you will see results.

You can weigh your food with a food scale and count your calories if you want maximum accuracy. However, that is too much work for the majority of people.

You can also simply keep a watchful eye on what you’re eating. Be aware of the nutrition labels. Understand how exercise burns calories.

Once you get some practice with the basics, the stress of healthy eating will melt away. You’ll be able to do things like plan cheat meals, meal preps, and more without even thinking about it. Fitness doesn’t have to be hard!

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