Embrace natural beauty from the inside out by fueling your body with the nutrients it craves for peak performance.
To meet your daily needs and sidestep deficiencies, craft balanced meals from all major food groups:
Fruits and Vegetables: Prioritize seasonal picks for maximum vitamins and minerals.
Starches: Portion based on appetite. Low in fat and packed with complex carbs, they prevent afternoon slumps when eaten at every meal. Include pulses like lentils, chickpeas, and dried beans for added plant protein and fiber.
Proteins: Aim for one or two servings daily—the essential building blocks of your body. Fish matches meat's protein power. Rotate meats (beef, veal, poultry, pork, rabbit, lamb), fish, and eggs. Skip overly fatty cuts to safeguard cholesterol and waistline.
Dairy: A top source of quality protein and calcium. Yogurts and cottage cheese hydrate while satisfying hunger with fewer calories than processed bars. Enjoy up to three servings a day.
Fats and Sweets: Limit intake. Nutrient-poor but calorie-dense, they crowd out better choices like fruit or dairy. Ditch giant chocolate bars and ice cream sticks. Indulge wisely with homemade delights like chocolate-covered raspberries or fresh pies.
Stéphanie Bonifassi – Dietitian Nutritionist – Saint Paul de Vence
