If you are looking for a no-nonsense way to get healthier, this article is for you.
The first place to start is with food.
It’s true that you can’t outrun a bad diet and what you put in your mouth arguably has the largest impact on your bodyweight and health.
When it comes to food, healthy eating revolves around real, whole foods. That means food with one or only a few simple ingredients that your great grandmother would recognize as food.
Whether you are a vegan, omnivore, or carnivore, that principle holds true.
If you are eating real, whole foods, there is limited damage you can do to your body.
Within the real, whole food spectrum, you want to focus on foods low on the glycemic index. Ideally the bulk of your diet will be foods with a glycemic index of 35 or lower.
The foods that meet that criteria are primarily non-starchy vegetables (leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, etc.), high-quality protein sources (meat, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, etc.), and healthy fats (nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil).
Base your diet around these foods. If these foods make up 90% or more of your diet, the occasional treat will not be problematic.
