{"id":69050,"date":"2025-01-09T14:08:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T14:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=69050"},"modified":"2025-01-09T14:11:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T14:11:35","slug":"eat-real-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Eat Real Food Today: Simple Hacks To Eat Whole Foods"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#What_Is_A_Way_To_Teach_Yourself_To_Eat_Real_Food\" >What Is A Way To Teach Yourself To Eat Real Food?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#Hack_1_Learn_What_Is_Real_Food_First\" >Hack #1: Learn What Is Real Food First<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#Hack_2_Ensure_You_Add_At_Least_One_Simple_Real_Food_Meal_Into_Your_Eating_Schedule\" >Hack #2: Ensure You Add At Least One Simple Real Food Meal Into Your Eating Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#Hack_3_Keep_Real_Food_Close-By\" >Hack #3: Keep Real Food Close-By\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#Hack_4_Pair_It_With_Something_You_Enjoy\" >Hack #4: Pair It With Something You Enjoy\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#Hack_5_Explore_The_Benefits_Of_Real_Food\" >Hack #5: Explore The Benefits Of Real Food<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#What_Does_It_Mean_To_Eat_Real_Food\" >What Does It Mean To Eat Real Food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#How_To_Eat_Real_Food\" >How To Eat Real Food?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#Tips_for_eating_more_real_food\" >Tips for eating more real food<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#What_Real_Food_Is_The_Best_For_Your_Body\" >What Real Food Is The Best For Your Body?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Eat_Real_Food\" >What Happens If You Don&#8217;t Eat Real Food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#What_Happens_To_Your_Body_When_You_Eat_Real_Food\" >What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Real Food?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#What_is_real_food_called\" >What is real food called?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#Is_rice_a_real_food\" >Is rice a real food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#Is_bread_a_real_food\" >Is bread a real food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#Which_meal_is_best_to_skip\" >Which meal is best to skip?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-real-food\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating real food may sound weird for some individuals. All food is real, right?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eat_Real_Food\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not exactly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some refer to products closest to their natural state as \u201creal food.\u201d Such foods are minimally processed, rich in nutrients and vitamins, and have few or no additives. You can compare the fresher foods with ultra-processed foods, which are highly refined and high in added sugars, sodium, and other preservatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nourishing yourself with real food is an excellent plan for long-term health improvement. It might give you more energy for daily activities and sports, pack your body with essential nutrients, and enhance your quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This time, you\u2019ll learn how to create and eat real recipes of whole foods using simple hacks. Moreover, you will learn the main perks of eating real food and the risks of eating too many ultra-processed foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Way_To_Teach_Yourself_To_Eat_Real_Food\"><\/span><strong>What Is A Way To Teach Yourself To Eat Real Food?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it simple and affordable! Enhance your diet with real, whole foods found at your local market. These nutrient-rich options are just as beneficial as pricier organic alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eat_Real_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-66235\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/40-hours-fasting-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Eat Real Food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/40-hours-fasting.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/40-hours-fasting-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/40-hours-fasting.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/40-hours-fasting-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/40-hours-fasting.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>We have collected the top 5 simple hacks to teach yourself to eat real food<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn What Is Real Food First<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure You Add at Least One Simple Real Food Meal Into Your Eating Schedule<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep Real Food Close-By\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pair It With Something You Enjoy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore The Benefits of Real Food<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hack_1_Learn_What_Is_Real_Food_First\"><\/span><strong>Hack #1: Learn What Is Real Food First<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Real food examples:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beans and legumes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits and veggies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts and seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poultry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/skip-the-fads-why-you-should-eat-a-real-food-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We listed the whole foods, took notes, and now we can answer the question, \u201cHow do I eat a real food meal plan?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighing you down for way too long, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eat_Real_Food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start using the BetterMe: Health Coaching app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hack_2_Ensure_You_Add_At_Least_One_Simple_Real_Food_Meal_Into_Your_Eating_Schedule\"><\/span><strong>Hack #2: Ensure You Add At Least One Simple Real Food Meal Into Your Eating Schedule<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some individuals find it difficult to eat real food the whole day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that you have your job, school pick-up and drop-off, and various activities. You cannot always eat real food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, a good idea is to add one simple real food dish into your routine each day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great example would be a veggie salad with seeds and prepared meat in the oven.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For dessert, you can enjoy fruits and nuts. Alternatively, you can include one real food component in each meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you\u2019re making dinner from a box, like mac and cheese or rice-a-roni. Add steamed or roasted broccoli, carrots, or any other vegetable on hand and a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-calorie-high-protein-foods-for-weight-loss\/\">protein<\/a> source like canned beans or rotisserie chicken.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hack_3_Keep_Real_Food_Close-By\"><\/span><strong>Hack #3: Keep Real Food Close-By\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real food should always be in your fridge, freezer, and pantry:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill your grocery cart with lean meats, whole grains, fruits, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetables-high-in-protein\/\">vegetables<\/a>, beans, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen, dried, and canned items are convenient and minimally processed whole foods. Just look out for added sugars and excessive sodium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eat_Real_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-62835\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/intermittent-fasting-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Eat Real Food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/intermittent-fasting.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/intermittent-fasting-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/intermittent-fasting.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/intermittent-fasting-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/intermittent-fasting.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hack_4_Pair_It_With_Something_You_Enjoy\"><\/span><strong>Hack #4: Pair It With Something You Enjoy\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of us love sweets or chips, but their consumption is connected to pleasure and not for health-boosting purposes. Ergo, you don\u2019t have to deprive yourself of them, but ensure you add whole, nutrient-rich foods to your processed meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many processed convenience foods lack fiber and protein.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding vegetables and a protein source can help balance your meal. You\u2019ll still get the taste you want, but you\u2019ll have a well-rounded, nutritious meal and probably feel fuller for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A veggie starter is a winning idea, as research indicates that starting your meal with veggies or protein-rich foods may lower blood sugar glucose (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36574255\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). After your real food starter, you can switch to processed meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hack_5_Explore_The_Benefits_Of_Real_Food\"><\/span><strong>Hack #5: Explore The Benefits Of Real Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing motivates us to enjoy real food as much as the benefits for our bodies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This review will explore some of the paramount perks of real food and its long-term effects on health. Keep reading a review to learn more about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-stay-in-shape\/\">How to Stay in Shape: Tips For Long-Term Health<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_It_Mean_To_Eat_Real_Food\"><\/span><strong>What Does It Mean To Eat Real Food?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating real food means consuming products that have not been processed and\/or cooked in a way that reduces their quality and\/or nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You already know the list of real food, and here is the list of the most highly processed foods to limit or avoid:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep fried foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined grains (white flour or white rice)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added sugars, including sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, and honey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaged food that contains excessive added sugar, sodium, or saturated fat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all processing is a problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freezing, drying, and canning foods can increase shelf life and convenience without affecting nutritional quality. You can focus on limiting the above foods while enjoying the convenience of frozen fruits and vegetables, canned beans, and whole-grain pasta or bread.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Eat_Real_Food\"><\/span><strong>How To Eat Real Food?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating real food does not have to be complicated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add more wholesome and nutritious options to your diet rather than eliminating your favorite processed foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2500-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein\/\">balanced meals<\/a> and snacks by adding whole real food recipes and combinations without necessarily taking anything away.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_eating_more_real_food\"><\/span><b>Tips for eating more real food<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit processed foods that have undergone chemical and physical processes, such as cookies, fast food, and meals with added sugars.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read labels carefully to ensure that products do not contain added sugars, preservatives, or unhealthy fats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit refined carbohydrates (ready-to-eat cereals or white bread, for example), as they are low in nutrients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose oil-dressing wisely. Instead of using margarine or vegetable oils, prioritize olive oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like alcohol, then try to reduce its presence in your life as much as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol includes empty calories and a lot of sugar and affects your health negatively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recent study disapproved of the myth that alcohol has positive health effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2790520?utm_source=Klaviyo&amp;utm_medium=campaign&amp;utm_campaign=Alcohol%20effects%20on%20health%20-%2025%2F11%2F24&amp;utm_id=01JDF9PNP8NGWATEND78SFMVX8&amp;_kx=Z099JBOa5gSfHoKoqmL38P5pdvndDScInbkKzat41_VooVzOz8Uz2gTNy383a5Xz.X9u8pE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Therefore, it\u2019s better to avoid it and make water your priority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eat_Real_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-60798\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tips-for-Fasting-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Eat Real Food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tips-for-Fasting.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tips-for-Fasting-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tips-for-Fasting.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tips-for-Fasting-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat more veggies and fruits loaded with fiber and other crucial nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New research highlights the significant benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. One of the paramount perks is a reduced risk of early mortality (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2304-8158\/13\/19\/3149\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>For example:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add roasted cauliflower and rotisserie chicken if you love boxed mac and cheese. Optional: Look for a version made with whole wheat or legume-based pasta.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, and a soft-boiled egg if you love packaged ramen noodles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you love chocolate hazelnut spread, try spreading it on fruit instead of white bread as an afternoon snack.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Real_Food_Is_The_Best_For_Your_Body\"><\/span><strong>What Real Food Is The Best For Your Body?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best real food for your body include:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpsm_comptable_shortcode_echo\">\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm-comptable-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table id=\"wpsm-table-456\" class=\"wpsm-comptable \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"wpsm-thead wpsm-thead-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Nuts<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Fruits and veggies<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Fish, Eggs, and Meat<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Whole grains<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Dairy<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"wpsm-tbody\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlmonds\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApples\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOily fish\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhole oats\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCheese\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrazil nuts\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBroccoli\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChicken\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBarley\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMilk\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHazelnuts\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKale\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEggs\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQuinoa\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYogurt\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalnuts\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvocados\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeef\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrown rice\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKefir\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCashews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeafy green veggies\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTurkey\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBulgur\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQuark\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggies are the winning option for everyone who wants to stay healthy and energetic. You can add many of<\/span><b> the best vegetables to eat daily <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to your simple recipes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can buy them pre-chopped or frozen for convenience without worrying about reduced nutritional quality. They still count as whole, real foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Eat_Real_Food\"><\/span><strong>What Happens If You Don&#8217;t Eat Real Food?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may harm your health if you don\u2019t eat real food and only consume highly processed, packaged-based refined products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a large study involving more than 100,000 adults, eating more ultra-processed food was linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular, coronary heart, and cerebrovascular diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/365\/bmj.l1451\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much ultra-processed food can also lead to weight gain and cognitive decline (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/cell-metabolism\/fulltext\/S1550-4131(19)30248-7?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1550413119302487%3Fshowall%3Dtrue\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamaneurology\/fullarticle\/2799140\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased mortality risk and low energy are potential side effects of avoiding real foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eat_Real_Food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Install the app and experience the versatility first-hand!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_To_Your_Body_When_You_Eat_Real_Food\"><\/span><strong>What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Real Food?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating real food can boost your physical and mental well-being because it\u2019s rich in nutrients that help you function properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggies, fruits, and other whole foods are excellent sources of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/essential-vitamins-for-women\/\">vitamins<\/a> and minerals, which promote brain, heart, and digestive health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, fruits and vegetables are rich in dietary fiber, promoting:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digestive health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balanced blood sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower cholesterol levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/fiber\/art-20043983\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-super-greens\/\">Benefits Of Super Greens: 11 Reasons To Include Them In Your Diet<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has confirmed that plant-based real foods can improve the health and function of the skin barrier (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2212267221014337\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding fish, we can see that it\u2019s rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamins D and B12, which have several health benefits, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support for wound healing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved heart health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34455321\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy is also a great calcium, vitamin D, and protein source. It is beneficial for bone and digestive health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\/dairy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real food provides nutrients that may enhance physical, emotional, and mental health, leading to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better performance in various sports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enough energy to function daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower risk of diseases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy-looking skin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eat_Real_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-57714\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Intermittent-Fasting-Meal-Plan-Example-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Intermittent-Fasting-Meal-Plan-Example.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Intermittent-Fasting-Meal-Plan-Example-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Intermittent-Fasting-Meal-Plan-Example.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Intermittent-Fasting-Meal-Plan-Example-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Intermittent-Fasting-Meal-Plan-Example.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_real_food_called\"><\/span><strong>What is real food called?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cReal food\u201d typically refers to minimally processed products to retain nutrients. Such foods are rich in nutrients and have few to no additives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of real food include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, dairy, fish and poultry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_rice_a_real_food\"><\/span><strong>Is rice a real food?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red rice, black rice, wild rice, and brown rice are real foods because they are whole grains (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/whole-grains\/art-20047826\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). White rice is not a whole grain but contains resistant starch, which acts similarly to fiber in the digestive system when cooked, cooled, and reheated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_bread_a_real_food\"><\/span><strong>Is bread a real food?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White bread is usually not considered \u201creal food\u201d because it\u2019s highly refined. Yet, you can include plenty of whole-grain breads in your real food diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_meal_is_best_to_skip\"><\/span><strong>Which meal is best to skip?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many experts recommend against skipping meals for weight loss or general health, and some people with certain health conditions or taking certain medications should not skip meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there is a growing trend for weight loss called time-restricted feeding. This version of intermittent fasting involves consuming all meals within a set time frame each day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who practice this often only have time for one or two meals a day, but the meal(s) they choose to skip will vary based on personal preferences and schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eat_Real_Food\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating real food means consuming products that have not been processed or cooked in a way that reduces their quality and nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical list of real foods encompasses fruits and veggies, beans and legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds, dairy, eggs, meat, fish, and poultry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You explored how to eat real food today using simple hacks. We discovered that eating real food is vital for physical and mental health while eating only processed meals might harm you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eating real food may sound weird for some individuals. All food is real, right?\u00a0 Not exactly. Some refer to products closest to their natural state as \u201creal food.\u201d Such foods are minimally processed, rich in nutrients and vitamins, and have few or no additives. 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