by Heather | Oct 30, 2017 | challenges
The FIVE Ingredient Challenge
This week’s challenge is all about how less is more! Your task this week is to only buy and consume foods that have 5 ingredients or less!
In his book, Food Rules, Michael Pollan says:
“Avoid food products that contain more than five ingredients. The specific number you adopt is arbitrary, but the
more ingredients in a packaged food, the more highly processed it probably is.”
It’s important for you to keep this concept in mind when you’re shopping. Also, note that more than five ingredients in your own recipe is not the same thing… It’s perfectly fine for you to use more than five ingredients if you’re cooking at home!
And NO, the Hagaan Dazs “5 ingredient” ice cream is still not on the list
As Michael Pollan put it, the number 5 could be imaginary; someone’s random choice or personal whim, but you need to draw the line somewhere.
You can easily adjust the number later, but for now it’s important to learn how to examine and inspect closely what you put in your body.
Read your labels and check each ingredient…. the ideal would be to buy real, fresh food that doesn’t need a label!
Do you accept this week’s FIVE Ingredient challenge?
If so, commit in a comment!
by Heather | Aug 14, 2017 | challenges, egg, Uncategorized
Say NO to Prepackaged Food for the Entire Week!
Easy and convenient? Sure.
Loading your body with preservatives and other chemicals? Probably.
Worth it? Nope.
This is something we talk about all of the time! With a little preparation, you can have a LOT of healthier options at 
your fingertips.
It’s scary to think of the amount of unhealthy ingredients that are found in these processed foods. Unfortunately, they’re usually laden with sodium, added sugars, preservatives, trans fat, and additives.
Just check out this article if you need more convincing to “Just Eat Real Food”: https://authoritynutrition.com/9-ways-that-processed-foods-are-killing-people
So why attempt to fuel your body with that when there are much healthier alternatives?!
Here are a few convenient snack ideas!
• Bags of apples, carrots, oranges, or other fruits and veggies
• Apple with almond butter
• Unsalted nut mixes
• Sliced tomatoes with olive oil
• Veggies with hummus
• Hardboiled eggs
• Turkey and avocado roll-ups (real turkey)
Taking the time before your week gets busy to plan your meals and snacks will make ALL the difference in being successful with your nutrition each week.
Stay strong, stay focused on your goals. Remind yourself that you’re eating to fuel your body. Don’t put junk in there!
Are you in? Let us know in a comment below what you’re planning to snack on this week.
Yours in good health,
Heather
Health Coach & AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
FitEffex@gmail.com
(508) 523-6143
