How To Eat Like A Bear
The Bear Diet means a balanced diet, which also means equal caloric intake over the course of the day and balancing the types of food you consume each day, your blend of carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
Bears = Balance! And a balanced breakfast is key to a healthier you!
Here are some great Bear Breakfast ideas:
Cereal
Choose a high fiber, protein-containing cereal. There is no room for Fruit Loops in the Bear Diet! You'll have to start reading the labels! Most high fiber cereals have 4-8 grams of fiber per serving. Most higher protein cereals contain 3-8 grams of protein. Try some of the Kashi brand cereals, or one our favorites Uncle Sams. These choices are loaded with fiber to fill you up and low in sugar to keep your glucose levels stable.
Egg Sandwich
Poach or fry an egg atop a slice or two of whole grain toast, add a little butter to the toast, dash a little salt and pepper on the egg, and you have a delicious breakfast sandwich. Add some lettuce, tomato, and onion and you can get in some vegetables. One of our personal favorites is adding sliced avocado and fresh tomatoes! And we love adding fresh chopped cilantro or basil to just about anything! Ooh, the flavor! Use your imagination! If you keep these food on hand, it won't take you long to whip up one of these delectable delights in the AM! It's worth it! YOU are worth it!
Whole Wheat English Muffins
Try putting some nut butter on top of a toasted English Muffin, add a piece of fruit on the side, or cut up some banana or apple slices on top of the peanut butter. If you're looking for something new, try cashew or almond butter instead of peanut butter - a great way to get a little different flavor.
So, Bears, remember the three B's - Balance, Breakfast, and Breaking the fast!Mix and match, choose nutrient-dense foods, and make sure you start your day out right with a perfect Bear breakfast. If you are still a little confused or do not know where to start, then give us a call! We're happy to help figure out a diet plan that works for you!
For More Energy
Eat sensible portions
This is one of the main reasons why Bears feel tired after eating. Bears needs to focus on well balanced meals in moderate portions. Once you even begin to feel full, put the fork down and step away! Gorging yourself now will only mean sluggishness later.
Do not skip meals
This can be as bad as overeating, and can often be done by the same person who is overeating. Bears are not likely going to have a whole lot of energy on only one meal per day, especially if it is one huge meal and nothing else throughout the day. Bears do better with a routine: 2-3 meals per day, sometimes with snacks in between. Your body will repay you for this routine with more mental and physical energy.
Limiting simple carbs
Bears tend to overeat simple carbohydrates. We believe this is in part for convenience, cost, and comfort. Unfortunately, too many white pastas and breads, potatoes, sweets, and sodas eventually leave them feeling spaced out, hazy, and tired.
Dumping processed foods
The Hauser Diet is all about bringing fresh, whole foods back to the table. It is amazing the difference we often see in patients after getting them to drop the heavily processed meats, pre-made sandwiches, frozen and boxed meals, and get them to start cooking more from scratch.
Lastly, one of the key tests for any Diet Type that we do here in our office is a blood test for Food Sensitivities. This is often done as a part of Hauser Diet Typing, because eating foods that you may not even realize your body is sensitive to will only deplete your energy stores further. So, while all Bears should take action on the above diet recommendations, an individual should find out what specific foods are going to make his or her body more efficient and, in essence, healthier. Simply call or email us to learn more and schedule an appointment for your individualized Diet Typing.
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