Just Eat Real Food

Just eat real food, it sound obvious to me. Yet others have no idea that they are NOT eating real food.

I came upon "jerf" on instagram. I didn't know what it meant, so I searched to find out. Thanks Google. Here's the shocker, it's about eating real food, not that processed stuff from a box or can.

No matter what the health claims are on that box of whole grain, low fat whatever, it's still bad for you. That's right I said it, it's bad. Why Sam, how can this box of low calorie pretzels be bad for me? There's only 100 calories in a serving.

Ugh, if I have to hear a calorie count one more time I'm going to strangle someone. Here's another revelation: counting calories doesn't work! Read up on the term "empty calories" and that should get you headed on a better direction. Empty calories are devoid of nutrients your body needs to thrive.

Avocados and coconuts are high in fat, so they must be avoided. Wrong! The only reason for avoiding these super foods should be an allergy or sensitivity to them. Otherwise these two foods should be on your weekly shopping list. Fat can actually be good for you, when consumed properly and as part of an already healthy diet. This is a prime example of why I don't listen to what so called health gurus have to say.

Your body needs fat, protein, and carbohydrates to survive. Getting those macronutrients from real, unprocessed food is key. It might even help you lose weight and feel better. And when I say "might" I mean "definitely" unless you are a complete food newb.

I challenge you to eat nothing but real food for a week: no processed foods, no foods with ingredients you can't pronounce, no foods with more than 5 ingredients. This family did it for 100 days, and it changed their lives. Give it a try, your body will thank you.

Real food may not always be pretty, but it will be better for you than the alternatives.

My real food this morning was coffee with coconut milk, cinnamon and vanilla extract, and an egg with spinach, salt and pepper cooked in a mug in the microwave because I was lazy today, it IS Sunday after all.

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