Dinner as the major sit down meal in our culture probably adds to our overall health problem. Instead of skipping breakfast and gorging at lunch and dinner, we should eat all three meals in a similar way and sprinkle in healthy snacks to keep us going.
What to eat for dinner is as varied as the types of foods in the Fantasy Healthball Food Formation. Lean meat and poultry, beans, and fish are all good options. Think about how they are prepared and choose accordingly: two pieces of battered fish with tartar sauce? Let say about 550+ calories. Grilled trout with lemon juice? Less than half the calories. Check out this post for the World’s Healthiest Foods.
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One way to think about dinner is to think about what you had for breakfast and lunch and what you are missing in terms of servings. Had a ham omelet for breakfast and the meatloaf for lunch? You may have met your meat needs and want to focus more on a bit of pasta and veggies. If you had a piece of cake at the office birthday party, you probably would benefit by skipping sweets as a desert and have fruit instead. In this way, you can kind of back into what to have for dinner. Haven’t had a salad yet today? Now’s the time! Make sure you are getting all the nutrients your body needs!
People “feel full” at different times and after eating different amounts. It is that full feeling that tells our brain, “hey, stop with the face feeding, the belly getting crowded” or something to that effect. If you are trying to watch portion size, try drinking a glass of water or more before you eat. The water combines with the food to make you feel full faster. Even if this doesn’t work for you, water is always good for you! You can also try eating more slowly, so your body has a chance to tell your mind that it is full. At Fantasy Healthball, we believe in listening to your body. If it is complaining after you eat, you probably ate too much or the wrong things. Check out our nutrition and exercise challenges, and make your body happy today! – Jim Ballard
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