I'm a left-brained bottom-line girl who drools over spreadsheets, but even I can't bring myself to count calories throughout the day. Perhaps because this takes the joy out of eating for me or that I don't want to take the time OR because I know that NOT all calories are created equal!
Consider this: Two people who consume the same 2,000 calorie-a-day diet. One we'll call Whole Food Harry who eats fresh fruits and vegetables, a variety of nuts and beans, combined with unprocessed rice, quinoa, and buckwheat. The other we'll call Malnourished Molly who eats deli turkey sandwiches on low-cal bread, fat-free pretzels, 'skinny' popsicles, and an array of diet beverages and fat-free cappucinos. Are they equally healthy? Heck, no!
Have you ever seen a nutritional label on a head of broccoli?
Many people try to eat small portions of low-nutrient foods and end up feeling hungry and deprived most of the time (all while wasting precious brain time counting calories). Most processed food is incredibly calorie-dense, but low in fiber and nutrients so it's difficult to not overeat. It's not just about what we eat that counts, but what we are able to use from what we eat. In other words, we have to digest foods properly and completely to absorb the nutrients. Most of us walk around with imperfect digestion, therefore, not getting the full amount of nutrition from our foods.
Ditch the processed junk that tempts you with its appeal for being ever-so-convenient! Stop counting calories and eat real food!
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