THE TOP DIET MISTAKES YOU’RE MAKING

Who ever said diets were easy, was right, as long as you’re well educated and prepared before jumping into any unknown territories. The word diet isn’t necessarily a foreign word, so why does it end up feeling so foreign when trying to wrap your mind around it? Yes, we are all quite familiar when it comes to having the very best of intentions, and we have all gone through one or even many disappointing experiences that ultimately caused more harm than good. If your diet keeps stalling and you have no idea what you’re doing wrong, you may be making common mistakes that you can easily undo today. Let’s look at four common factors that could be preventing you from fully fulfilling your diet.

Are You Gluten Free?

Did you know that when you remove wheat and other grains from your foods, they are often replaced with high calorie oils and sugars? We see this a lot when it comes to gluten free foods which have been processed. Always be aware of what you’re ingesting, and take a look at the label before purchasing foods that have been processed, you may just be in for a huge surprise. If you are really serious about going gluten free, start by becoming informed and surround yourself with information about what’s out there. Whether you have already done the switch to a gluten free lifestyle, or you are considering the switch, always remember, when it comes to going gluten free, there are far better ways to get whole foods into your diet then settling for low grade processed foods. Try out some gluten free whole foods such as; buckwheat, quinoa, and amaranth, buckwheat.

Be “Choosey” With Your Fruit

Fruit is a great food to have in the house when you’re dieting, but like any other food, you must not overdo it. The vast majority of fruits rate quite high in fibre, and therefore they scoring low on the glycemic index. What many of you might not know is that some of your favorite fruits which you may be eating daily, contain a fairly higher rating therefore, may be causing spikes in your blood sugar. Oftentimes, the healthiest of people struggle with weight gain, simply because their diet includes far too many highly ranked “sugary” fruits. Unfortunately, many of us have fallen victim to this epidemic. In order to slip past this hazard, you want to aim for filling up on fruits that rate low on the glycemic index such as; apples, and pears. In addition, you want to limit your intake of fruits rating high on the glycemic index such as; dried fruits, melons, and pineapple.

Filling Up On Protein Bars

Many of us are already getting more than enough daily protein, yet we don’t even know it. In fact, maybe scarfing down that protein bar after the afternoon trip to the gym, isn’t necessary after all, and could be doing nothing more than adding extra sugar, fat and calories to your diet. If you are looking for a pick me up to help you until your next meal, skip the protein bar and try snacking on a handful of nuts, a boiled egg, or even some beef jerky. These mid day snacks are packed with fibre and low in sugar. Since many of us aren’t fully aware of the abundance of protein out there, filling up on protein without even realizing has become quite common. It’s a fact that you get a large amount of daily protein from a variety of different foods such as; fish, meat, eggs, dairy products, legumes, and nuts. So ditch the sugary treats, and fill up your protein tank with a variety of clean, healthy choices.

Swapping In Too Much Juice

When on a diet, many people commonly like to swap in juice as a replacement for soda’s, as an attempt to eliminate all of those extra calories. What many people don’t take into consideration is that the majority of juices are jam packed with sugars. Have you ever heard the saying “too much of a good thing may be a bad thing”. Well, in the case of swapping soda’s for juices, people often tend to end up consuming far more than the “suggested” serving, ultimately crashing their diet plan. If you really want to ditch the sugary and calorie filled drinks, go with a nice glass of chilled water loaded with fruit slices. This way you can enjoy the fruity flavors, while knocking out those extra sugars and calories.

Become a little bit healthier today by simply implementing these quick and easy four steps into your daily routine. You may just see results before the week ends!