How about we dedicate this thread to all things nutrition related. Whether it be asking for advice, simple tips or recipe secrets 
I've seen a lot of people on here lately that either don't eat enough or simply don't eat right and then ask why they stay skinny
You want to be eating all sorts of foods so try not to stick to something plain, boring and repetitive (this in turn makes eating boring).
This is just a very rough outline - really depends on what your goals are to what exact type of food you should be eating
Protein, Diary, Fruit & Veg, Carbs all help in your quest for a better body and remaining healthy. However think of Protein as the king of foods
(it builds the framework of your body, including muscles, organs, bones and connective tissues
Do not underestimate Fat - we all need it! Polyunsaturated (Omega-3's and 6's such as fish, flaxseed oil) & Monounsaturated (nuts, olives, peanuts, avocados) Fats = Good ---> as a note Shad, Sardines & Mackerel have the highest amount of Omega-3 content.
Saturated & Trans Fat = Bad! (avoid things such as margarine, fried foods, commercially manufactured baked goods etc)
Oh and as a side note if you ever read the contents label, try and stay away from 'High Fructose Corn Syrup' and 'partially hydrogenated oil'
Don't be afraid of Carbs - you can pick or choose if you want to eat them past 8pm
lol these are what energize your body.
Bread, pasta, potato's, brown rice etc are all high GL (glycemic load) carbs.
Calcium - Great for your bones but also helps fight the development of new Fat!! So get your servings of cheese, low-fat yoghurt's and low-fat milk etc.
If it's green = eat it! 5 servings a day of fruit & veggies! Think spinach, broccoli.
Also helps to add supplements to your daily food intake for that extra burst of nutrition - most people are huge fans of Whey powder as it is a great source of protein.
Drink plenty of liquid throughout the day, aim for water and milk (free protein right there!!).
Portions - this will all depend on what you want to achieve so we can leave that part up to you. However it's not a good idea to eat 3 HUGE meals a day. Try and eat every 2-3 hours throughout the day and get as much of the above in as possible.
Now on to some super foods
Protein: Chicken, lean red meat, turkey, fish.
Fat: almonds, olive oil, peanut butter.
Dairy: low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt, cheese & cottage cheese.
Instant Oatmeal - great for energy, carbs and fiber
Eggs - great all rounder - helps build muscle and burn fat.
Some snacks:
Wheat Bagel with fat free philidelphia (loaded with protein)
Baked potato with a can of tuna.
Grilled Chicken breast.
Yogurt mixed with nuts.
Now it's your turn to add some information - or correct all of the above
I've seen a lot of people on here lately that either don't eat enough or simply don't eat right and then ask why they stay skinny
You want to be eating all sorts of foods so try not to stick to something plain, boring and repetitive (this in turn makes eating boring).
This is just a very rough outline - really depends on what your goals are to what exact type of food you should be eating
Protein, Diary, Fruit & Veg, Carbs all help in your quest for a better body and remaining healthy. However think of Protein as the king of foods
(it builds the framework of your body, including muscles, organs, bones and connective tissuesDo not underestimate Fat - we all need it! Polyunsaturated (Omega-3's and 6's such as fish, flaxseed oil) & Monounsaturated (nuts, olives, peanuts, avocados) Fats = Good ---> as a note Shad, Sardines & Mackerel have the highest amount of Omega-3 content.
Saturated & Trans Fat = Bad! (avoid things such as margarine, fried foods, commercially manufactured baked goods etc)
Oh and as a side note if you ever read the contents label, try and stay away from 'High Fructose Corn Syrup' and 'partially hydrogenated oil'
Don't be afraid of Carbs - you can pick or choose if you want to eat them past 8pm
lol these are what energize your body.Bread, pasta, potato's, brown rice etc are all high GL (glycemic load) carbs.
Calcium - Great for your bones but also helps fight the development of new Fat!! So get your servings of cheese, low-fat yoghurt's and low-fat milk etc.
If it's green = eat it! 5 servings a day of fruit & veggies! Think spinach, broccoli.
Also helps to add supplements to your daily food intake for that extra burst of nutrition - most people are huge fans of Whey powder as it is a great source of protein.
Drink plenty of liquid throughout the day, aim for water and milk (free protein right there!!).
Portions - this will all depend on what you want to achieve so we can leave that part up to you. However it's not a good idea to eat 3 HUGE meals a day. Try and eat every 2-3 hours throughout the day and get as much of the above in as possible.
Now on to some super foods
Protein: Chicken, lean red meat, turkey, fish.
Fat: almonds, olive oil, peanut butter.
Dairy: low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt, cheese & cottage cheese.
Instant Oatmeal - great for energy, carbs and fiber
Eggs - great all rounder - helps build muscle and burn fat.
Some snacks:
Wheat Bagel with fat free philidelphia (loaded with protein)
Baked potato with a can of tuna.
Grilled Chicken breast.
Yogurt mixed with nuts.
Now it's your turn to add some information - or correct all of the above
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