Have you ever wondered what kind of diet is the best for you? Not every diet is going to be effective for every person as each individual is different. We have different genetic predispositions, different body makeup, different food preferences and tolerances, etc. One of the best options if you're trying to eat healthier is the Whole30. This is a 30-day elimination diet and it can be a challenge, but you'll gain a better understanding of how to approach clean eating. The goal is to eat only all-natural, whole foods, with NO added sugars (real or artificial), NO grains, NO legumes/beans, NO dairy, NO baked or fried foods, and NO alcohol. At first, this might sound like a very restrictive diet, but really it's just cutting out overly processed foods. This helps identify any specific food sensitivities or mild allergies you may not have known about. In order to succeed at any diet you really have to pay closer attention to what you eat. This is no different and it's actually one of the reasons it can be very successful. Many of us who aren't really paying much attention to what we eat will quickly see the benefits. Once you've made it through the first 30-days, you can start reintroducing some of the items you've avoided all month. For those who are questioning this approach for what you'd have to give up, you might be happy to learn that we carry a wide variety of Whole30 Approved items in our online store. This week our entire Whole30 Approved Category is ON SALE 15% OFF. Another diet you may have heard of is the KETO or Ketogenic Diet. The Keto diet depends on limiting carbohydrate intake, increasing healthy fat consumption along with a moderate amount of protein. The standard Ketogenic Diet consists of 5% Carbs, 20% Protein, and 75% Fat. If you've tried this, you know it can be a challenge to find enough healthy fat, and cutting down the amount of carbs to induce ketosis also requires some discipline. For many, Keto has been a life saver...literally! Numerous studies over the years have shown Keto to be beneficial for certain health issues — inflammation, cognitive function, arthritis, obesity, type 2 diabetes, blood pressure, cancer, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, gut health and more. It's worth the time to study up on the Ketogenic Diet to see if it might be right for you. If not, there are many other healthy primal style diets to try. Anything that has us paying more attention to the food we eat is a win!
- The US Wellness Meats Team |
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