Orange County Chiropractors Offer Tips On How To Eat Better

Is there anybody who doesn't constantly attempt to eat better? That's a question that many medical scientists and Orange County chiropractors ask themselves on a regular basis. This is because 66% of the American population is overweight and seems to have a difficult time sticking to a healthy eating plan. For some people it's a matter of being over stressed and overworked while others are busy with family, school and whatnot. Regardless of why you might be having a difficult time eating right there are things you can do to help ensure that you need is best as possible all the time.

• It's not about low-fat versus low-carb. You can actually eat foods that are less fattening and consume fewer calories without having to eat less food so be sure to pick and choose carefully when deciding what to eat. Eating foods with too few calories will cause you to be hungry much sooner than you want to be and you'll consume more food than next time you eat you can avoid this by eating foods that are lower in fat and not just calories.
  
• Do not diet! You need to change your lifestyle. It's not about saying "I can't have that because I'm on a diet" but rather "I don't want that because I no longer eat that way".
  
• Consider keeping a food journal for months or a least a very few weeks to be aware of what and when you're eating. Additionally paying attention to physical cues that your body gives you can help you determine what your body needs. It's also a good idea to ask yourself "am I really hungry" and make sure you're eating because you're actually hungry and not because something smells good, are stressed out, or are board.
  
• Do not restrict the food you eat. Though this may sound somewhat odd it's actually true that there are no such thing as bad foods but only in appropriate portion sizes. Neglecting certain food groups will cause you to crave those foods and even begin bidding on them.
  
• Try to avoid bad carbs and eat as many good cards you can. Good cards include fruits, vegetables, and unrefined grain such as brown rice. They are extremely high in fiber which slows absorption and fill you up before you take into many calories.
  
• Eat less red meat. Some doctors may disagree with this but the fact that red meat is loaded with lots of saturated fats and has been linked in some studies to an increased risk of cancer.