This article is one that I have handed out to clients, patients, and students for many years. The purpose of the article is simply to provide individuals with some quintessential nutritional guidelines that most everyone should keep in mind, with a little humor added in. Of course, this does not include everything that everyone needs to know about nutrition. These are just some basic rules to consider … and don’t forget that the “basics” are usually the most important when it comes to any diet (and no, I don’t believe that “diet” is a “four-letter word”). While this is copyrighted material, feel free to print yourself off a copy and put it up on your refrigerator. Over the years, many have have found it to be helpful in one way or another.
1.) Thou shalt consume enough fluid to maintain adequate hydration each day. (Carefully consider the demands of physical activity on this one.)
2.) Thou shalt eat foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals.
3.) Thou shalt eat foods that are high in dietary fiber (e.g., whole grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits).
4.) Thou shalt eat smaller meals but eat them more frequently throughout the day.
5.) Thou shalt moderate your intake of high fat foods, saturated fats, and trans fats.
6.) Thou shalt moderate your intake of high sugar foods and added sugars (i.e., table sugar, honey, syrup, etc.).
7.) Thou shalt moderate your intake of alcoholic beverages.
8.) Thou shalt never-never-ever-ever eat deep-fried Spam (nothing against Spam, this is just a reminder that you shouldn’t eat everything).
9.) Thou shalt offset “caloric balance” to achieve and maintain personal fitness goals.
10.) Thou shalt supplement, as necessary, to achieve and maintain personal fitness goals.
11.) Thou shalt study food labels and other informative sources to educate yourself about good nutrition and healthful eating habits.
The above guidelines are not “set in stone”. They are generalized and directed at a broad population. Extreme care should be taken in designing your individualized nutrition plan. Any health concerns that you may have with regard to these guidelines should be discussed with a qualified health professional, prior to following them.
© – This material is copyrighted and may not be copied, reproduced, or adapted without the express permission of Dr. William L. Elliott, Ph.D. (HealthBuilding.com)
The 11 Commandments of Good Nutrition
This article is one that I have handed out to clients, patients, and students for many years. The purpose of the article is simply to provide individuals with some quintessential nutritional guidelines that most everyone should keep in mind, with a little humor added in. Of course, this does not include everything that everyone needs to know about nutrition. These are just some basic rules to consider … and don’t forget that the “basics” are usually the most important when it comes to any diet (and no, I don’t believe that “diet” is a “four-letter word”). While this is copyrighted material, feel free to print yourself off a copy and put it up on your refrigerator. Over the years, many have have found it to be helpful in one way or another.
1.) Thou shalt consume enough fluid to maintain adequate hydration each day. (Carefully consider the demands of physical activity on this one.)
2.) Thou shalt eat foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals.
3.) Thou shalt eat foods that are high in dietary fiber (e.g., whole grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits).
4.) Thou shalt eat smaller meals but eat them more frequently throughout the day.
5.) Thou shalt moderate your intake of high fat foods, saturated fats, and trans fats.
6.) Thou shalt moderate your intake of high sugar foods and added sugars (i.e., table sugar, honey, syrup, etc.).
7.) Thou shalt moderate your intake of alcoholic beverages.
8.) Thou shalt never-never-ever-ever eat deep-fried Spam (nothing against Spam, this is just a reminder that you shouldn’t eat everything).
9.) Thou shalt offset “caloric balance” to achieve and maintain personal fitness goals.
10.) Thou shalt supplement, as necessary, to achieve and maintain personal fitness goals.
11.) Thou shalt study food labels and other informative sources to educate yourself about good nutrition and healthful eating habits.
The above guidelines are not “set in stone”. They are generalized and directed at a broad population. Extreme care should be taken in designing your individualized nutrition plan. Any health concerns that you may have with regard to these guidelines should be discussed with a qualified health professional, prior to following them.
© – This material is copyrighted and may not be copied, reproduced, or adapted without the express permission of Dr. William L. Elliott, Ph.D. (HealthBuilding.com)