Boot Camp Nutrition for Women - Eat Your Fruit & Veggies

So you joined boot camp and you are running, sweating, jumping, and lifting with the best women out there. Congrats! Now it's time to move on to a nutrition discussion on the proper way to fuel yourself to see fat loss results, have lots of energy, and have the stamina to get through your workouts.

Even if you are a nutritional "beginner" and your idea of eating healthy is peeling the skin off of the fried chicken, there is one changes that you should make IMMEDIATELY to optimize your energy- EAT YOUR FRUIT & VEGGIES!

Fruit and vegetables have important vitamins and minerals. In addition, they have some phytonutrients and antioxidants that you can't get anywhere else. These important nutrients help your body to function at an optimal level.

In addition, these two types of foods are full of water and fiber. The combination helps you to stay fuller longer and to get full on less calories. This benefit makes it easier to stick to moderate portions when eating and can help you avoid the mid-afternoon temptation to eat junk (candy bars & chips).

So make it your personal mission today to enjoy 2 servings of fruit and at least 5 servings of vegetables. It's easier than you may think.

KEEP READING TO SEE HOW YOU CAN EASILY GET ALL OF YOUR VEGETABLE SERVINGS AND 1/2 OF YOUR FRUIT SERVINGS IN DINNER ALONE!

FOR A SUPER EASY WAY TO GET IN LOTS OF VEGGIES (AND SOME FRUIT), TRY ONE OF MY FAVORITE SALADS:

2 cups mixed greens
1 cup of raw spinach
1/2 cup cubed cucumbers
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 sliced apple
2T dried cranberries
5 olive
1/4 sliced avocado
1T olive oil
2T balsamic vinegar
3-4 ounces of chicken or turkey breast
salt to taste

This little salad is a whopping 5 servings of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit. See how easy that was?