The Secret To A Perfectly Balanced Meal

    When I first started my fitness journey I didn't know much about healthy eating or how to make a balanced meal. In fact, I pretty much thought if it wasn't a fruit or a vegetable - it was bad. Whoops! Luckily I've learned a lot since then I know better than to restrict myself to fruits and veggies. 

    The secret to a properly balanced meal? Carbs, proteins, and fats. You need to have 1 at every meal. What most people miss out on is the protein. It's easy to have fats and carbs, but unless you make a conscious effort to include protein into your day, it's not natural for most to have chicken, tuna, shrimp, eggs ETC with every meal! 


Some high quality carbs

1. Vegetables
2. Fruits
3. Oatmeal
4. Brown Rice
5. Beans
6. Potatoes
7. Whole Grains

High quality fats 

1. Nuts
2. Avocado
3. Oils
4. Fish like salmon, tuna, or sardines (lol, ew)
5. Peanut Butter
6. Tofu
7. Soymilk

High Quality Proteins

1. Chicken
2. Flank
3. Tuna, Halinut, Tilapia
4. Shrimp
5. Eggs
6. Turkey
7. Cheese

Here are some example meals (or snacks) that'll give you the perfect balance of all 3 nutrients.

Whole-grain crackers, grapes, and cottage cheese!
Apples and sliced cheese
Salad with black beans
Veggies and fresh yogurt dip
Chicken stir-fry with cashews (yum)
Salmon, green beans, and cous-cous

    The possibilities are endless! Make an effort to eat a protein, carb, and fat with each meal and not only will this keep you full for longer but your body will thank you for the proper nutrients and start shedding that hard-to-lose weight.