Men’s Nutritional Style
I talk and write about women, but the truth is I work with men too, and often (I got a lot of grief from the guys on the little black dress analogy in my book).
So, gentlemen, and the ladies who take care of you, this is for you.
Here are my top 5 tips on how to live your best men’s Nutritional Style.
1) Movement
A healthy heart and cardiovascular system is the key to living a long and healthy life, so regular movement is important. You know that, right?
Movement also helps with stress, and boosts your fat burning while building muscle which then burns more calories. And burning more calories helps you keep your weight down, where it should be.
Guys tend to carry extra weight in the middle, and extra fat in that area in particular contributes to heart disease and puts your health at risk.
SO move…more.
Run, walk fast, lift weights, order Beach Body, go to Zumba…Whatever it is that floats your boat, (mountain biking, anyone?) do it.
Now.
2) Stress
Stress promotes free radicals that lead to aging; it lowers your immunity and creates inflammation that can then also lead to a multitude of other issues.
How to do it? Reduce caffeine if you drink a lot of coffee. Exercise more. Meditate each day, even just 5 minutes of mindful thinking with your eyes closed will help. My client, Stan, uses his fitness time each day to meditate in nature..
Or steal this one from us ladies. Lavender essential oil is a proven stress reducer. One of my clients uses it on his pillow each night, a drop or two will do. Or add a few drops to your shower, for an infusion of zen. Grab some here.
3) Reduce your alcohol intake
If you’re drinking every day, consider moderation.
Even wine has side effects, like sugar and yeast. Both are inflammatory to your system and may not be outweighed by the antioxidant benefits you’re going for with that bottle of red wine.
Try having just one glass, or reducing your intake to a few nights a week.
For a carb free choice, go for gluten free vodka and green juice.
4) Meat
Many of the guys I work with love meat. It’s sort of a stereotype, so forgive me for saying it.
Those guys are now Healthy Omnivores, and along the way I offered this advice. Red meat needs to be grass fed, antibiotic and hormone-free and lean.
Red meat has a slow digestive time, so I don’t recommend it as an everyday food. If you love it, be sure to add in lots of leafy greens, and I mean lots.
Wild salmon is a great choice, high in Omega 3 fatty acids and satisfying.
Fish has a quicker transit time in your digestive tract, and the faster you can digest your food and eliminate it, the better.
5) Probiotics
I don’t recommend too many supplements to everyone, but everyone will benefit from adding in a good quality probiotic. Probiotics contain healthy bacteria, which your stressed out digestive tract most likely needs.
Most of your immunity is located in your digestive tract, so healthy digestion is the key to everything, and your overall health and longevity depends on it. Recent findings indicate that because of the number of hormones produced in your gut, probiotics also help to prevent depression and stimulate good moods.
Want some time to explore your personal challenges? Sign up for a session with me this month and I’ll mail you an autographed copy of my book. (for US residents only, sorry..)
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