By Sara Siskind,
Culinary Nutritionist, Certified Holistic Health Counselor
1.
Start each morning with 2 large glasses of water
with fresh squeezed lemon. Our bodies
wake up naturally dehydrated. Instead of
reaching for coffee or tea, begin with water!
The lemon naturally cleanses the body and adds beneficial vitamin C to
keep your immune system strong.
2.
Stick with 3 satisfying meals with 1 to 2 snacks
a day if needed. A satisfying meal
contains a healthy fat, fiber and protein.
Also add in different flavors and textures to keep your food
interesting. Think hot and spicy, creamy
and crunchy!
3.
Fast for 12 hours a day. Meaning finish your last meal by 7pm and have
your next meal the following morning day at 7am. It could be 8pm to 8am. We work hard all day long digesting our food
which takes lots of energy from us. Your body’s digestive system needs a break
too.
4.
When you snack, choose high-protein, fiber rich
whole foods. A handful of nuts with a
piece of fruit is a great option. It’s
the perfect a source of heart heathy fat, protein and fiber that our bodies
need to help us get through the day. My
favorite on-the-go snack of choice is Setton Farms Pistachio Chewy Bites. Its chock full of antioxidants and protein
and comes conveniently packaged in a bite-size snack.
5.
Break a sweat!
You don’t need to dedicate an entire chunk of time to a workout, but
make it count. Instead of an hour walk,
run an 8 minute mile and 2 minutes of pushups and sit-ups. Jump rope for as long as you can and do a
plank for 60 seconds. When you sweat,
you release toxins and endorphins that make you feel good.
6.
Add in more greens! The number one thing missing from the
Standard American Diet are greens. Leafy
greens are loaded with nutrients and micronutrients Switch up your breakfast from
oatmeal to a green smoothie or an omelet with veggies.
7.
Stay away from B.L.T’s- Bites, Licks and Tastes. You know who you are… They certainly add up
when you are trying to lose weight and stay on track. BLT’s end up as mindless eating that doesn’t
satisfy or curb your appetite.
8.
Don’t get to the point of starvation. Trying to watch what you eat doesn’t mean
starving. Hunger is ok. It is a sign from our body telling us it is
time for more fuel. However when you go
too long without food your body’s metabolism slows and it is much harder to get
satiated. Rule of thumb- do not go more
than 4 hours without eating.
About Pistachio Chewy Bites
With
two main ingredients, Pistachio Chewy Bites provide healthy snack
lovers the amazing benefits of pistachios and cranberries in a delicious
and nutritious bite-size bar. Pistachio Chewy Bites are heart-healthy,
100% all natural, gluten and dairy free, low in sodium, GMO free, vegan
and a great on-the-go protein snack. They also have no cholesterol,
zero trans-fat and are a good source of dietary fiber. These
nutrient-rich snack bars provide a great balance of carbohydrates,
protein and fat for sustainable energy. With 7 grams of protein, 3 grams
of fiber and healthy fat, the individually wrapped bars are the perfect
one stop shop.
Available
in major grocery store chains across the country such as: Bristol
Farms, Fairway, Shoprite, A&P, Roundy’s, HEB, Safeway, Ingles,
Gelson’s, King Kullen, Earth Fare, Price Chopper, Wegmans, Save Mart,
Lucky, Hy-Vee, Shop n’ Save, etc. They are also available online at
Amazon.com and Puritan.com.
Pricing: 6-Pack $5.99 and 16-Pack $12.50
Website: http://www.pistachiochewybites.com
About Sara Siskind
Certified
Nutritional Health Counselor, Sara Siskind is the founder of Hands On
Healthy, cooking classes for adults, families and teens based in New
York. Sara has dedicated her career to educating clients on how food and
lifestyle choices affect health, and how to make the right choices to
look and feel your best each day. Sara translates the complexity of
integrated nutrition into usable tools with easy-to-cook recipes that
appeal to the entire family. Sara
counsels privately to offer highly customized health and nutrition
plans for her clients. She also works with parents on shopping
and cooking smarter to create healthier homes. In addition, she teaches
beginner to gourmet cooking classes with her signature "toss it in"
approach. In addition, Sara regularly works with corporations and non-profit organizations to lead workshops and lectures on healthy eating.
Website: www.sarasiskind.com
