Nutrition

There are so many different reasons to change your diet.

  • You want to lose fat?
  • You want to feel energetic?
  • You want to perform well at your chosen sporting event?

There are a multitude of factors to take into consideration. For example, if you would like to lose some body fat you will need to limit some carbohydrates, even fruit. This may seem strange and unhealthy. It will leave you feeling a little lethargic and low in energy. Anything that causes insulin to be released into your blood stream will have an adverse effect on your fat loss.

It is an extremely confusing subject and must be tailored to your specific wants and needs.

Do I have carbs before my event and protein after? Are low G.I carbs ok? Do I need simple or complex carbs and if so at what time? This is just an example of how confusing the whole dietry puzzle can be.

Regular sessions with Nutritionists and Naturopaths have given us a great knowledge base to pass onto our clients. As well as a thorough knowledge of dietary requirements for fat loss, muscle gain, sports performance and just feeling energetic all day for your daily routine, we also identify the times to eat that best suit each of the above requirements as well as quantities in order to keep your body burning fat.

The above guidelines are common knowledge to any good trainer. In addition to these we recognize the problems life presents us day to day that stops these guidelines being adhered to, such as the intangible problems, ie: the cravings mid afternoon or evening, never feeling satisfied, eating when bored or emotional. We give suggestions on how to best deal with these and for other social situations where it just isn’t ok to take your salad and tuna;

  • Dinner out
  • Morning tea’s
  • Kids birthday parties

...just to mention a few present distinct problems when it comes to sticking to your plan. We know that no one is perfect all of the time and we try our best through past experiences with our clients on how to minimize the damage during these types of situations. Dishing out some eating plan pulled from any magazine just will not do the trick unless you know how to tackle the day to day issues that made you stray to start with.

At Body Benefit we know the formula to keep you moving and achieving your desired result.
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Quick reminders!

Calcium
Veggies with the highest calcium

  • Spinach
  • Cabbage, broccoli, Brussels
  • Sprouts, artichokes, snap beans
  • Celery, carrots and lima beans

Which bread?
Just because some breads are dark in colour doesn’t mean they’re made from wholegrains. Often they may have added extras just to make the product look darker and therefore seem healthier. Always check the label to make sure you’re eating more nutrients and less calories. 2 pieces of bread per week for most people is only required.

What is a healthy well-balanced diet?
A nutrient-dense diet consisting of no more than 1200 calories per day.

Don’t skip breakfast!
Our nervous system and the brain require glucose to function. Imagine if the last thing you ate was a snack at 9:30pm and didn’t eat again until lunchtime. You have gone almost 14 hours with nothing to eat, your body has no fuel and has to work even harder to perform simple daily functions. Research has proven that eating breakfast improves concentration, problem solving, memory, performance and mood.

Protein for vegetarians!
To ensure you have adequate levels of protein and complete amino acids in a non-meat diet, include good food combines into your dietary plan

  • Stir fried vegetables and tofu
  • Soy protein
  • Beans

When should we eat?
There is no particular part of the day when the body stores fat. So whether you eat a huge box of chocolate biscuits at 1pm or 9pm, its going to have the same amount of calories. However the later in the day it is, the more sedentary you are. You should consider your weekly consumption of food and drink and how much energy you’ve used during this time. No matter what time you eat, calories are stored over a duration of time if you don’t work them off.

The importance of vitamin A!
Vitamin A is essential for our health. It helps our eyesight, skin, promote a good immune system and growth, and fights off infection. The best sources of vitamin A are in liver, fish liver oils, eggs, butter, milk, and milk products. It is also found in dark green and orange fruit and vegetables such as spinach, pumpkin, carrots, or you can take a vitamin supplement.