Lose the lockdown kilos and still take the family on holiday

Words DR LIZ ISENRING

During challenging times you may feel that you need to choose between health and pleasure but what if you can do both? Men have unique nutritional requirements which depend on age, health and activity levels. While some men are health conscious, many are focused on work and supporting the family. Unfortunately, it’s often the shock of a medical diagnosis that motivates some men to focus more on their health. When I ask men what motivated them to seek out my nutrition support I’m often told it’s when they can’t do up their belt or are having problems bending over to tie up their shoe laces!

Some key men’s health recommendations include to eat regularly (every couple of hours) and enjoy real food. This includes having plenty of vegetables, legumes like 3 bean mix, wholegrain cereal like oats, and fruit including berries. Moderate amounts of meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy (or alternatives if vegan) should be eaten. It’s also healthy to include moderate amounts of good oils found in extra virgin olive oil, avocados, nuts seeds, salmon and algae. Cut down on coffee and alcohol and aim to have water as the main drink, and:

• Have healthy meals and snacks on hand and stop eating before you are full.

• Enjoy meals with others, and not in front of the TV or other devices.

• Limit take away and aim for healthier options and try entrée serve sizes when dining out.

• If you drink alcohol, limit to a few days a week with no more than 2 standard drinks in one sitting. As a substitute for alcohol and coffee try low sugar drinks, kombucha, herbal teas, ginger and lemon in hot water, iced water with berries and fruit.

• Be active with the family and friends most days.

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Dr Liz is a Nutritionist, Dietitian & Wellness Consultant & Director of LINC Nutrition. Email: DrLiz@lincnutrition.com.au Phone: 0434 635 090 www.drliznutrition.com.au