Most of us take eating for granted. Just insert food into mouth, chew, and swallow. Game over! But when you consider that 65 percent of adults are overweight or obese, the game’s not even close—fat wins in a rout. Why? Because we’ve become a society that considers drive-thru fine dining, that saves money by ordering two pizzas instead of one, that’s been snowed into thinking bacon is a diet food, and that builds its food pyramids on top of a “family-size” order of 50 wings.
We tend to forget that we have choices when we eat—whether it’s at home or on the road, on vacation or at the ball-park. See, it’s a fallacy that easy eating has to mean greasy eating. Truth is, you can learn how to make smart food choices without sacrificing taste or splitting your pants. I know most people don’t have a lot of time to whip up elaborate meals. Part of the reason is that we all need easy eating, but not in its current form: one fat bomb, hold the pickles. There’s a better way. Just build your home meal plan around: Almonds and other nuts; Beans and legumes; Spinach and other green vegetables; Dairy; Instant oatmeal; Eggs; Turkey and other lean meats; Peanut butter; Olive oil; Whole-grain breads and cereals; Extra-protein powder; and Raspberries and other berries. So, think about it now before it will be too late!
