Let’s face it. No one wants to feel bloated, tired and constantly battling an irritated gut, right? And, finding the right nutrition balance for you in midlife can be tricky. What if I told you – you can find healthy nutrition that make sense for you and works for your body in midlife and beyond??
Beautiful, colorful food = Good Nutrition
We are all looking for it. Healthy Nutrition that makes our mind and body feel great, doesn’t cause bloating and helps you sleep like a baby! Its out there but you have to be willing to look for it and do a bit of experimenting. You need healthy nutrition that works for you, fits into your life and you are willing to commit to.
Trying to find the perfect “diet” is a bit like looking for a four-leaf clover, a needle in a haystack or the fountain of youth! Not impossible but it takes time; and the information out there can be confusing and frustrating. And we all know that there is not “one” diet that works for everyone.
Let’s take a quick look at a few of the most popular “diet” trends right now that are considered healthy nutrition:
Keto – Simply put, Ketosis is a natural metabolic process in the body. When your body does not get enough carbohydrates from food to burn energy, it starts to burn stored fat as energy. The Keto Diet is a very low carb diet (about 25 to 30 grams if you are consuming 2000 calories per day) that puts your body in Ketosis so that it uses fat stored for energy. Meals center around lean meats, healthy fats, higher fat dairy and low carb veggies (green leafy, tomatoes, squash, etc.).
Santa Fe Beans and RicePaleo – If a caveman didn’t eat it, then you shouldn’t either. Paleo encourages lean cuts of meat, fish, veggies, nuts and seeds. No calorie counting. Nothing processed, no grains, dairy, potatoes or salt. The diet claims that the body is mismatched to modern foods that have come into being in the past 10,000 years.
Whole30 – The focus of Whole30 is to help you determine which foods might be causing inflammation in your body, food intolerances and hormonal imbalances. In our highly processed food world, Whole30 suggest that you can determine these issues by eating whole natural foods for 30 days. Those foods include fruits, veggies, lean cuts of meats, nuts, seeds and some healthy fats. It does include eggs (which can be a big issue for some). Once the 30 days are up, you can begin to add foods back in to see if they bother you.
The Mediterranean Diet – US News and World Report named this the best way to eat for 2018. This diet is based on consuming heart healthy foods such as veggies, fruit, lean proteins, seeds, nuts, healthy fats and oils, and whole grains. No processed foods here. It is suggested to limit red meats to a few times a month while eating chicken and fish at least twice per week. This diet has been shown to reduce LDL’s (low-density lipoprotein) in your cholesterol. This is the “bad” cholesterol that can build up in your blood.
Are you seeing the same common theme that I am?? Eating more veggies, lean meats and fish, healthy fats and whole grains = healthy nutrition. Common sense rules here. All of the above diets have the same main premise – eat more whole foods and consume less processed foods.
Having been through my own trial and error looking for healthy nutrition, I have adapted parts of all of these “diets” to suit my healthy lifestyle. YOU CAN TOO. During the past six years, I have tried several different ways to eat. It takes patience, but it is part of the learning process and you’ll end up eating healthy nutritious foods you love that make your body feel good.
Don’t look for a diet, look for healthy nutrition that makes sense to you and will become part of your healthy mid-lifestyle!
I have included a couple of links to recipes I created for my healthy mid-lifestyle. Click here to try them out!
Taco SoupSanta Fe Beans and RiceInstant Pot Beef and Broccoli
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Really like the way you saw themes and adapted parts of all these plans for your own dinner table. I always feel overwhelmed when I start to look at which one of these diets is best and just end up eating rainbow colors and whole grains without regard to a particular diet. But I would like to understand the differences. The simple headlines comparison was helpful, Kim.
I liked trying the different parts. I learned early on that dairy was not for me (i do eat a bit of cheese) and have been gluten free for many years. Glad you enjoyed the post!
I agree… common sense is key. I try to eat 90% good. Lots of fresh, home-cooked food..Love vegetables, fish, chicken, nuts and eat mostly sourdough bread when I eat bread. I enjoy eating out too and never worry about calories then..just enjoy it.
Great explanation on the main “diets”. My fave is the Mediterranean lifestyle. I tried Keto and it just was not maintainable for me. That Santa Fe Beans and Rice sound yummy! Great post!
This is a great overview. Sitting here feeling bad about having a cheeseburger and fries tonight but this post has made me remember that it’s about feeling good. I mostly do eat food that fuels me…so beating myself up isn’t necessary (or helpful- I know). Thanks Kim!
This had some wonderful information that when you think about it makes perfect sense. Nothing processed, all fresh. My parents lived on the Mediterranean diet and lived well past their 90’s!
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Thanks for the rundown on popular “diet” trends. Good summary! Yes, common sense rules. Thanks also for the recipes!
Thank you for reading! It takes a bit of work but it’s so worth it!
Really like the way you saw themes and adapted parts of all these plans for your own dinner table. I always feel overwhelmed when I start to look at which one of these diets is best and just end up eating rainbow colors and whole grains without regard to a particular diet. But I would like to understand the differences. The simple headlines comparison was helpful, Kim.
~ Suzana Barton
I liked trying the different parts. I learned early on that dairy was not for me (i do eat a bit of cheese) and have been gluten free for many years. Glad you enjoyed the post!
I agree… common sense is key. I try to eat 90% good. Lots of fresh, home-cooked food..Love vegetables, fish, chicken, nuts and eat mostly sourdough bread when I eat bread. I enjoy eating out too and never worry about calories then..just enjoy it.
I don’t count calories either. I make sure I am hungry and stop when I am satisfied!
Great explanation on the main “diets”. My fave is the Mediterranean lifestyle. I tried Keto and it just was not maintainable for me. That Santa Fe Beans and Rice sound yummy! Great post!
xo Melanie
We had Santa Fe Beans and Rice last night. So yummy! Glad you enjoyed the post!
This is a great overview. Sitting here feeling bad about having a cheeseburger and fries tonight but this post has made me remember that it’s about feeling good. I mostly do eat food that fuels me…so beating myself up isn’t necessary (or helpful- I know). Thanks Kim!
Absolutely. It’s about balance and not beating ourselves up. Thank you for stopping by!
Kim,
This is a wonderful summary of the currently popular diet trends. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I am of the same conclusion as you, balance and moderation along with activity are the keys to a well lived life.
Rosemary
Thank you Rosemary. I try to stay in balance – it’s hard sometimes!
Hello There,
This had some wonderful information that when you think about it makes perfect sense. Nothing processed, all fresh. My parents lived on the Mediterranean diet and lived well past their 90’s!
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Nancy
I totally agree. Fresh is much better.
Merry Christmas to yu!
Kim