So Andria…what do you eat?

That’s exactly what my client asked me this morning.  Actually, it’s a question I get asked frequently when I introduce myself as a Nutritionist. So, allow me to share my Food Philosophy with you.

My Food Philosophy

• No fake sugars
• Only use sea salt
• No “instant” anything e.g. instant soup, instant coffee
• Eat fruit, instead of drinking fruit juice
• If I wouldn’t eat it, I probably shouldn’t put it on my skin
• No “diet” food, fake food or “lite” food
• No artificial colours or flavours
• If I can’t pronounce it, I don’t want to eat it
• Use lots of seasonings and spices to jazz up the meal
• Be suspicious of anything screaming a label claim on the front of the package – When was the last time an Avocado screamed at you?
• No MSG
• Avoid “Fat –Free” foods .  Our brain is made up of fat and we need Essential Fatty Acids
• Limit fried foods, instead bake, boil, steam and especially eat RAW
• Avoid/Limit using canned foods – most contain BPA
• Avoid processed  foods – white pasta, rice, flour or sugar
• If you eat meat, try free range, hormone free and wild
• If you eat fish – aim for wild and sustainably caught
• Eat colourful foods – always
• Half of the plate should be covered in veggies
• Eat Raw foods
• Soak your beans and soak your nuts
• Coconuts – in every way – all the time (sugar, flour, milk, aminos, syrup, butter)
• Eat while sitting down & that includes while drinking smoothies – what’s the rush?
• Eating local should be your first choice – try to support local farmers and Farmer Markets
• Omega 3s – every day.  I love NutraSea Fish Oil.
• Embrace healthy fats – olive oil, avocado, coconut oil, hemp, flax
• No, No GMO
• And most important, if my grandmother didn’t eat it, I’m going to think twice about eating it too

What’s your Food Philosophy?  Feel free to drop me a line to let me know info@AndriaBarrett.com