Traffic Light Eating. What is it all about? Well it’s a style of eating that is literally based on a traffic light and the light’s different colors and what each one means. How does Traffic Light Eating fit into a healthier lifestyle for you and your family? Let’s begin with each light and find out.
Green light. Green means go, so green light foods are go foods. Any food that is green light you can enjoy in unlimited quantities every day. These foods are in their natural state, fresh and pure. They are low in calories and very high in nutrients. Green light foods include all fruits and vegetables. They are a perfect anytime snack for children and adults.
Yellow light. Yellow mean slow down. You can eat these foods daily but in a more limited quantity. Yellow light foods include lean meats, nuts and seeds, low fat cheeses and whole grain products. Olive oil and butter are included in as good fats again in limited quantities. Yellow light foods contain more natural fat and sugars than green light. You can eat a yellow light food everyday but think about how much. Smaller amounts than a green light food. How does a green light food turn into a yellow light food?
Red light. Red means stop and think. Think about the food you are about to consume; can you make a healthier choice or a smaller serving. Most red light foods are full of sugar and fat, preservatives, artificial flavors and colors and transfat. Red light foods are once in a while foods that can be a treat for a child or an adult but should not be consumed daily. How does a yellow light food turn into a red light food?
Families and adults can learn to make better food choices and still enjoy a red light “treat” once in a while. Learn how to incorporate more green and yellow light foods into your diet and you will not crave the red light tempations quite so much. If you stop and think about what you are about to eat, you will begin to see that you can make a healthy choice and enjoy it! The sweet treats and sweetened drinks will lose their sparkle and your body will actually crave the right, healthy foods.
To learn more about traffic light eating for you and your family and get the answers to the questions above send me an email. I’ve got workshops for all stages of life, pregnancy through senior citizens that incorporate all this information. It about the right choices for you.
- 4 apples, any variety
- 2-4 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 lemon
- 1-4 tbsp. water if the applesauce becomes dry
- Peel four apples of your choice Remove the core and chop apples into small dice Place the apples in a medium saucepan Add the cinnamon stick(s) Squeeze in 1/2 lemon, removing any pips Bring to a boil, cover and cook on the lowest heat setting for 25 minutes. Taste to adjust for flavor and add water if necessary. Enjoy!
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