Eat-Lean and Clean

It is that time of year when we think about how we look in shorts or bathing suits; it can be stressful. Eat-Clean Diet author Tosca Reno says about his eating plan: “You will eat lean protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats. These practices keep your blood-sugar levels stable and keep you satisfied. The best part is that if you need to lose weight it will happen almost without you having to try.”

Following the lean eating strategy you need to fuel-up approximately every 2 to 4 hours with 20 grams of protein (every single fuel-up) if you are a woman. For men, you need to consume 2 servings or approximately 40 grams of protein during every fuel up.

What does 20 grams serving of protein look like? It is the size of the palm of your hand; here are good examples of 25 grams of protein:

5 to 7 egg whites
2 cups of low fat yogurt
1 cup of low fat cottage cheese
1 ounce soy protein powder
1 cup tofu
4 ounces skinless turkey breast
4 ounces of salmon
4 ounces of lean beef tenderloin
2 cups of cooked Quinoa
¾ cups almonds
1 cup soybeans
6 tbsp natural peanut butter
1 ½ cups of cooked lentils
adapted from the Eat-Clean diet cookbook.

Happy Eating and don't forget, exercise is also a great way to tone up and look great!

Boot camp class: for Nice and Friendly People: ongoing Thursday, 6:00pm to 7:00pm, Charleson Park (999 Charleson Street & Laurel, off of 6th W, there is parking available). Classes run weekly during the summer. You can join in anytime for only $60/4 classes, first time for only $7. Email or call 604 329.1257 to register.



Catherine D'Aoust at GAIA Adventures
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