{"id":18233,"date":"2013-01-23T08:43:07","date_gmt":"2013-01-23T13:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=18233"},"modified":"2014-10-29T11:03:41","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T16:03:41","slug":"use-geometry-to-shop-smarter-and-lose-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/use-geometry-to-shop-smarter-and-lose-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Geometry to Shop Smarter and Lose Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Eating wisely is the most effective way to shed a few pounds and look your best.\u00a0 Doing so can be as simple as using your geometry skills!\u00a0 When entering the grocery, remember that the more processed and packaged foods are usually found in the middle aisles.\u00a0 These types of foods generally have a large amount of calories, bad fats, and sugars.\u00a0 While not all of the \u201caisle items\u201d are not unhealthy for you (i.e., brown rice or bran cereal), the general rule of thumb is that the packaged foods are usually not as healthy. Think about it, the aisles play host to cookies, crackers, soda, chips, sugary cereals and more.<\/p>\n

Now think back to your school days and geometry class.\u00a0 Picture the perimeter of the grocery store and which foods reside there.\u00a0 The perimeter plays home to the produce section full of fruits and vegetables, the dairy section with low fat milk, yogurt, and eggs, and the fresh meat department offering food choices packed with protein, and the deli section with lunch-meats and cheeses.\u00a0 Mostly unprocessed foods!\u00a0 Therefore, the sugars and fats (except for high levels of saturated fats found in some meats) are healthier for you.\u00a0 According to The New York Times, perimeter grocery shopping is on the rise because consumers are looking for more wholesome and unprocessed foods that aren\u2019t offered in the center aisles.<\/p>\n

While the perimeter offers fresh foods that hit all of the major food groups, there are a few edgy sections that are not.\u00a0 The bakery may offer items such as whole wheat pita bread, along with rich treats and goodies high in fat, sugar, and carbohydrates.\u00a0 Unless you are picking up hearty, wholegrain bread, stay away from the temptations of the bakery.\u00a0 Another section that may be on the perimeter is the alcohol.\u00a0 While red and white wines have their health benefits, make sure you are consuming alcohol in moderation.<\/a><\/p>\n

So as a general guideline, think geometry!\u00a0 Stick to the outsides and avoid the center of the grocery store.\u00a0 Eat whole foods that ROT as often as you can and you’ll experience a pleasant change in your SHAPE too!
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