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Basic rules for healthy eating
By: The Food Coach

Drink a minimum of 2 litres water each day
On rising - 1 glass of warm water with lemon (suggested)
Breakfast - MUST BE EATEN EACH DAY (suggested) Grain e.g. cereal, fruit, low fat yogurt
Eat 2 serves of fresh fruit
At least one serve of green leafy vegetable and two other vegetables each day
When preparing any meal consider including foods with all of the following: Flavour, Texture, Colour
Plain food, i.e. grilled meat, fish, tofu or vegetables can be transformed with simple sauces, and accompaniments.
Fibre is so important in the diet. It is therefore so important to use whole grains. They increase the fibre content, lower cholesterol and are rich in Vitamin B.
AVOID
Full fat dairy - hard fats, i.e. animal fat, lard, coconut cream
Deep fried foods
Packaged foods
Refined Sugar products & drinks - Substitute other sweeteners, apple/pear concentrates, maple syrup, rice syrup, barley malt
IF WEIGHT LOSS IS DESIRED
Food Combining Principles:
Lunch:
Grain and vegetables/salad or protein serve and vegetables/salad
Dinner:
Protein serve/vegetables/salad or wholegrain & legume/vegetables