NUTRITION

Eating small meals throughout the day helps to stimulate your metabolic rate and stabilize your insulin levels. Four to five small meals per day are recommended to supply energy and avoid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Eat slowly and stop as soon as you feel full.

As a general rule, avoid processed foods whenever possible and keep refined sugars to a minimum.

Fill your diet with wholesome foods such as oatmeal, cream of wheat, brown rice, egg whites, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Drink lots of water—8 to 10 glasses every day is recommended! If that seems difficult, try keeping a bottle of water on your desk at work and sip throughout the day.

Vitamins are also important to ensure that ample nutrients and minerals are delivered to the body.