Clean Eating and Exercise

Consistency in training and clean eating go hand-in-hand if you wish to see results in your workout. Clean eating is essentially a diet that is based on eating whole foods and avoiding processed and refined foods. Not only does nutritious food aid in building muscle, but they also fuel up your body for training. By eating the right foods and hydrating in the right amounts at the right times, you will perform better while seeing the best results.  

Why is it important to eat clean?

Training paired with healthy eating helps maintain blood glucose concentration during exercise, maximise performance, and improve recovery time. Hydration, too, is a good addition to prep for any kind of physical activity. Simply limiting your intake of processed foods make you feel better overall, especially when you see that your cravings will decrease.  

These are all general guidelines, so a lot depends on what kind of workout you are doing and how often you do them, but it's always good to keep in mind that healthy eating will always be rewarding. You don't have to stick to a strict and rigid diet – simply looking out for your daily food intake is good enough, and soon you will find that eating clean will be a habit. Most importantly, listen to your body and do what works best for you.  

How can cutting out added sugar affect my body?

 Shaking off sugar is hard because it's simply delicious – we totally understand. What's interesting is that these added sugars not only taste good but also release feel-good hormones, serotonin and dopamine. This means that the more sugar you consume, the better you feel – at least temporarily. Unfortunately, this also means that immediately switching off any sugar intake will then cause your body to go into withdrawal mode. At first, you may experience exhaustion, headaches, brain fog, hormonal imbalances, and irritability. Although after a week or so of slowly cutting out food with added sugar in your diet, as we suggest, you will find that your energy will begin to improve, and you will feel more alive and less irritable. 

Benefits of eliminating added sugars

Eating food in its most natural form can have a significant impact on your health. Eating less of these added sugars can result in a clearer complexion and better sleep. It will also make your body feel even better overall when combined with eating more protein and following a regular exercise routine that includes both cardio and weight training. It's all about balance.  

Remember, eating right isn't about strictly avoiding specific foods or punishing yourself. It's about choosing simple, unrefined things and enjoying them.