There is a big difference between the latest fad, or the opinion of the newest blogger, and a real strategy based on scientific research and proven to get results. Nutrition is no different. In taking on anything new, there are always questions. And when it comes to diets and eating, it’s hard to cut through all of the noise out there. The actual truth about nutrition, however, is that it’s fairly simple


 REAL, EFFECTIVE NUTRITION FOCUSES ON ONLY FIVE THINGS:
 1. Balance You’re getting the right amount of the right things and limiting the things that can have a negative effect on your health

2. Calorie Control This isn’t about just reducing calories; it’s about making sure you have the right amount of calories throughout the day to keep your system working effectively.

3. Moderation You don’t take in an excess amount of those things that can have a negative impact on your health.

4. Variety Ensure proper nutrition but also eliminate the monotony of a diet. Variety is the spice of life!

5. Adequacy Make sure you’re getting all of the essential nutrients you need to maintain health and replace what is lost on a daily or weekly basis.

The meal plan you have in your hands will follow these five guidelines — and it’s a rock-solid foundation. Even if you stray now and then, by using this plan as a guide, you will be learning to eat better, and creating the changes you need to develop and maintain the healthy lifestyle you want over the long haul. You will continue to see dietary trends and advice on late-night TV, on blogs and maybe from well-meaning friends. Forget all that and just keeping coming back to these basics.



What is nutrition?

     There is a big difference between the latest fad, or the opinion of the newest blogger, and a real strategy based on scientific research and proven to get results. Nutrition is no different. In taking on anything new, there are always questions. And when it comes to diets and eating, it’s hard to cut through all of the noise out there. The actual truth about nutrition, however, is that it’s fairly simple


 REAL, EFFECTIVE NUTRITION FOCUSES ON ONLY FIVE THINGS:
 1. Balance You’re getting the right amount of the right things and limiting the things that can have a negative effect on your health

2. Calorie Control This isn’t about just reducing calories; it’s about making sure you have the right amount of calories throughout the day to keep your system working effectively.

3. Moderation You don’t take in an excess amount of those things that can have a negative impact on your health.

4. Variety Ensure proper nutrition but also eliminate the monotony of a diet. Variety is the spice of life!

5. Adequacy Make sure you’re getting all of the essential nutrients you need to maintain health and replace what is lost on a daily or weekly basis.

The meal plan you have in your hands will follow these five guidelines — and it’s a rock-solid foundation. Even if you stray now and then, by using this plan as a guide, you will be learning to eat better, and creating the changes you need to develop and maintain the healthy lifestyle you want over the long haul. You will continue to see dietary trends and advice on late-night TV, on blogs and maybe from well-meaning friends. Forget all that and just keeping coming back to these basics.