Eat Better Feel Better

Eat Better, Feel Better is a go-to guide for combating modern dietary problems and adopting a healthier lifestyle.

What are gut-supporting foods? They are nutritionally dense foods, free of toxins, and they don’t pose a threat to your immune system. When opting for these types of edibles, look for the least processed ones, as they have the highest nutritional value.

A typical meal in your day may look like a large portion of vegetables with a small portion of lean protein, such as chicken, lamb, or turkey. Make sure to pick animal products that are grass-fed, free of antibiotics or hormones whenever possible.

There are a few rules to keep in mind when building the perfect plate. At least twice a day, center your meals around leafy greens, whole grains, and vegetables. Try to limit carb-based meals, like pancakes or pasta, to once per day.

The same goes for animal proteins too. Desserts and alcohol should be limited to twice per week. When it comes to dairy, try to consume just half a cup daily. Lastly, try to have a few vegetarian days per week.

Cooking at home has its pros and cons. We all like to add as much sauce to our pasta as we want to, yet we loathe washing the dishes after. For most of us, the time and energy required to cook at home outweigh the benefits, so we opt for takeaway.

The problem is, we don’t know the quality of ingredients that go into our food. And if we want to eat clean, we can’t consistently order food. Giada suggests that we precook some of the main ingredients for our meals at the beginning of the week.

What do risottos, soups, or some types of pasta have in common? Chicken. So if you plan on eating those throughout your week, you can try precooking larger quantities of poultry in advance. It’ll definitely shorten your time in the kitchen!

There are a bunch of meals that you can improvise from leftovers or precooked ingredients. Most of the time, you can make a salad, a grain bowl, or a combination of vegetables and meat in under five minutes, if you already have the components on hand.

Now that you know the basics of a clean diet, it’s time to talk about other aspects of a healthy lifestyle. It’s no secret that regular exercise enhances the quality of life and that food supplements can give our system a boost when we have a vitamin deficiency. Finding out what types of exercise work best for you may take some time. It can be gym, running or playing sports. Giada confesses that she is a big fan of yoga, but…