Going hungry for 5 days a month may improve your health. Prunes help maintain good digestive health and can positively affect the bacteria living in the gut, potentially reducing the risk of colon cancer And pulses (which include lentils, beans, chickpeas and peas) can improve gut health by strengthening the gut barrier and reducing the risk of gut-associated diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Pears contain prebioitic fiber that helps promote intestinal health by providing food for beneficial probiotic bacteria." The point is, you need a variety of fiber sources to optimize your gut health so make sure to include these foods, as well as others rich in fiber (such as whole grains and an array of fruits and veggies), often.
Remember how I said 1000 crunches a day alone won't give you a toned belly? It's not that crunches aren't a good exercise (although there are better exercises, see the workout below) but the main reason is: you can't spot reduce fat! What this means is that you can't target a specific area of your body to selectively lose fat. So it doesn't matter how many crunches, sit-ups or ab-blaster machine reps you do, it won't give you a flat stomach unless you do some of the other things I'm going to tell you about in a moment. Not only that, but there are far better ab exercises than crunches which you could be doing.
What benefits does this choice bring you? It can be easy to focus on the negative when it comes to dieting and all the things you should be avoiding, but you shouldn't ignore the positives. A great judge of choices that works for you at any given time, could be finding a reason to eat it. Is it a source of protein, fiber or key nutrients you'll benefit from? If you're making a choice, does one item have more benefits than the other, even regardless of calories? This is the practice of eating with intention and making choices that improve your overall diet by adding to it.
Sedentary lifestyles of generally to blame for slow insidious weight gain, and it is common in the winter months to move even less than usual thanks to the cooler temperatures and shorter days. A simple way to compensate for this reduction in physical activity is to add in a daily 30 minute walk or run. You can do it at any time, but focusing on a routine that includes 30 minutes of continuous movement each day will burn at least 200 extra calories each day for minimal effort. After dinner, as part of your daily commute or during your lunchbreak tend to be the times that work best for the average person.
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