Hello everyone! My name is Kristin Delleman and I am a registered and licensed dietitian here in Chicago. I have teamed up with Ralph and ENRG Fitness Chicago to provide nutrition advice to those of you that are interested. I will be writing various posts related to nutrition and physical performance.

BASIC GUIDELINES:

-Eat at least 3 meals a day. It is better for the metabolism to consume smaller, more frequent meals, as opposed to larger meals less often.

-Whatever you do, do NOT skip meals! It is better to eat something than nothing at all, even if it’s just a piece of fruit and a light yogurt, or a sandwich and a cup of low-fat milk.

-Meals should be spaced about 4 or 5 hours apart.

-If you have more than 5 hours between meals, be sure to have a small snack in between. A snack should consist of 100-200 calories.

-Be sure to eat balanced meals consisting of healthy carbohydrates, lean protein, and vegetables.

-Stay away from fried foods. Eat your foods baked, broiled, or grilled. Fried foods are higher in fat which equals higher in calories.

While the information above may seem like common knowledge, I think it’s a good place to get started. I am open to suggestions for topics of interest, so please share your ideas!

Comments

Name *
Code   
ChronoComments by Joomla Professional Solutions

Submit Comment