What does a healthy eating plan look like? That depends on factors such as individual needs, metabolic type, their origins and personal likes and dislikes of certain foods. One diet plan may work for some but not for all. That’s why one person’s food may be another person’s poison. The right foods for you can do wonders in restoring your health and vitality.

These recommendations are a lifestyle plan and not a diet, as I don’t believe in diets. Diets are only good short term, unless you change your eating habits. A lifestyle change in eating is the only long term way of maintaining a healthy weight.

I like the metabolic typing which splits individuals in 3 main categories and other subcategories. The main types are carbohydrate types, mixed types and protein types. If you eat the wrong foods for your metabolic type, then it’s like putting the wrong fuel in your body. Each individual is unique, so customizing the right food is important for optimal bodily functions.

Carb types should eat more carbs in their meal portions. The proportions should be as follows: 70-80% carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables), 15-20% protein (meat, fowl, seafood, dairy) and 5-10% fats from oils/natural fats (butter, cheese, nuts, oils, seeds).

Mixed types should have more of a balanced meal portions. About 50-55% carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables), 40-45% protein (meat, fowl, seafood, dairy) and 10-15% fats (butter, cheese, nuts, oils, seeds).

Protein types meal proportions should consist of about 45-50% protein (meat, fowl, seafood, dairy), 30-35% carbohydrates ( fruits, vegetables) and 20% fats (butter, oils, fatty Foods – ex. nuts, seeds, cheese, other fatty foods).

The listed foods below pretty much eliminate wheat, starchy foods and sugar. You may experience withdraw symptoms for 2 to 5 days, but after that you should feel a lot better. Follow the healthy meal recommendations for 3-4 weeks. Of course no cheating as it defeats the purpose. It’s easy to do so in the age of processed and convenience foods.

After that, if you want some bad foods, you can have them with the 80/20 percent rule in mind. That means following the meal plan 80 percent of the time and eating whatever you like in 20 percent of time. You can pick a day where you can eat bad foods to help your cravings.

Let’s look at each food group to see what you should and shouldn’t be eating:

• Animal protein. Consume lean meats such as beef, chicken, eggs, fish, lamb and turkey, all in the organic free range if possible. Avoid luncheon, processed meats, hot dogs, pork and farm raised fish which have higher mercury levels.
• Beverages. Drink filtered water whenever possible. Daily intake of water is weight in kilograms divided by 30. That’s the number of litres you need to drink per day. Imperial measurements is your weight in pounds divided by 2. That’s how many ounces of water you need to drink per day. A good practice is drinking 2 glasses of water 15 to 30 minutes before each meal.
• Dairy Products. These are whole raw milk, cheese, and yogurt from grass fed cows. Next best thing is certified organic dairy products.
• Fats. Only cook in butter, extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil.
• Flour products, grains and beans. Beans can be consumed. Limit pinto and navy beans as they have the highest starch content of any bean. No grains, flour, starch, wheat foods. Avoid breads, rice, pastas, cereals and crackers. Oatmeal such as rolled or steel cut oats can be eaten as they have been proven to help cholesterol. There are some low carb bread and pastas as well – seek and you shall find them.
• Fruits. A handful portion of fruit should be taken daily. Fructose sugar is also found in many fruits, so I prefer berries which are high in antioxidants and good for cholesterol.
• Nuts and seeds. Raw nuts and seeds can be consumed, organic ones if possible. Avoid roasted, salted or honey coated nuts and seeds.
• Sweeteners. Stevia is an all natural sugar sweetener that comes in powder and liquid form. It also comes in many different flavors. Its Index has 0 calories, 0 carbs and 0 Glycemic which means it’s perfect for diabetics. Avoid sugar, honey, syrups, jams, fruit sweeteners, artificial sweeteners.
• Vegetables. All fresh vegetables with low starch can be eaten. Avoid frozen and canned vegetables, and all high starch vegetables such as corn, potatoes, yam and winter squash.

Try this healthy eating plan for a few weeks and see how you feel at the end of it. If you follow the healthy eating plan you will go a long way in achieving a healthy life for you and your family. ”

“The food you eat today is walking and talking tomorrow” – Jack Lalanne

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