Sugar and Fat Debate

You may have recently heard the great debate on the news about sugar being the main culprit of health and weight problems when fat used to be the one to blame. So, now there is an emphasis an limiting sugar intake to help stay healthy, reduce the risk of disease and maintain a healthy weight.Although we now know that sugar can be detrimental to our health and well-being, it does not mean that you have to completely cut it out of your diet.

Mindfulness

• This means being aware of what you are eating on a deeper level
• Tune into to where your food you are eating is coming from and how your body is reacting to it
• Be mindful of consuming more fresh, home-cooked meals than packaged, processed foods

Moderation

• This means having balance in your diet and allowing yourself to eat in a way that your body feels nourished and gives you energy
• As long as you fill your diet with wholesome, unprocessed foods, it is OK to treat yourself and not eat perfectly 100% of the time 
• Try following the 90/10 rule
• If you eat nutritiously and healthy 90% of the time, having a cookie or of glass of wine isn't going to kill you

It is important to do a lot of your own research when it comes to nutrition since the industry is constantly changing and coming up with new things. Learn what your body likes and functions the best on. As long as you focus on eating real food, getting some exercise and maintaining a happy, fulfilling life, your health will thrive as it is supposed to do.