Psst! Kathie Dolgin, founder of EnergyUp!, wants to let you
in on a little secret: What you eat has far more to do with how your body looks
(and how you feel) than working out. Here are six answers to your biggest
eat-right questions:
Q: “What can I eat on
the go without grabbing junk food?”
A: In the a.m.,
between classes and before practice, Kathie says raw almonds, bananas and
low-fat/low-sodium string cheese are great snacks that can fit into your purse.
Q: “I know I should
be drinking water, but how much is enough?”
A: “You need to
drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water a day,” Kathie says. “I start each day by
wearing eight bracelets on my left wrist. Every time I drink 8 ounces of water,
I switch one bracelet from my left wrist to my right. Presto! Fabulous
hydration.”
Q: “I love having
dessert after dinner. What are some healthy options?”
A: “Amazing,
sweet fresh fruit! My favorites: berries, peaches, mangoes, bananas. Nature’s
candy. You can’t go wrong,” Kathie says.
Q: “I hate the pudge
around my middle. How can I get rid of it?”
A: ““Cutting your
sodium intake will get rid of a lot of that bloat,” Kathie says. “Also, avoid
processed flours and sugar.” Decreasing the amount of salt you consume and
boosting the healthy stuff, like fresh fruit ‘n’ veg, will help you lose water
weight and increase your energy.
Q: “I’m sick of
having lunchables or sandwiches every day for lunch. What else can I bring to
school?”
A: “I love sliced
veggies, and replacing the bread in my sandwiches with big lettuce leaves.
Yum!” Kathie says. Try mix ‘n’ matching your meals with whole grain crackers,
cubes of cheese, hummus or tofu-based dips, yogurt and granola or apples and
peanut butter, too.
If you’re eating school lunch at the caf, try to load up on
fresh salad bar picks, and go light on the dressing. A side of fresh fruit
instead of chips is a great choice. And ditch the breaded ‘n’ fried options,
OK?
Q: “I feel like I’m
always eating too much. What can I do to stop?”
A: “ You’re probably eating foods that
stimulate hunger. I call these ‘trigger foods,’” Kathy says. “They’re usually
salty, sugary, processed foods. Stick with real, unprocessed food. Also, a lot of time you think you're
hungry but you're really thirsty. Drink water, then decide if you're actually hungry.”
BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 8/28/2012 12:00:00 AM
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