Jennifer Ashby, Contributing Writer | September 1, 2023
The Fit Devil Co.’s Tips for Eating to Lower Disease Risk
- Aim to eat five to seven different colors every day. Doing so will mean you are getting a variety of nutrients from plants.
- Consume more fiber. This often will involve first assessing how much fiber you are currently consuming, and, if necessary, bumping those numbers up by consuming more non-starchy vegetables, lower-sugar fruits, and unrefined whole grains.
- Assess barriers to success. This may involve taking a deeper look at your sleep patterns, stress management, and social support of your behavior change efforts.
- Choose a limited frequency of your eating window. Consuming food within an 8-hours to 12-hour time frame may help with efforts to reduce belly fat and reduce the risk of chronic disease. It will be beneficial even if you stop eating a few hours before bed or simply start eating at least 90 minutes after you wake.
- Focus on your ultimate goal based on your disease risk (i.e., family history, environmental factors). Then work with a professional to determine the best dietary pattern.
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