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The THREE STEPS to ACHIEVING the

LL BALANCED APPROACH TO FOOD:

1 Fill your pantry and fridge with nutrient-dense, whole foods.

2 Properly supply yourself with the basic kitchen equipment

and ingredient staples.

3 Create a relaxed and happy eating environment.

1 Fill your pantry and fridge with nutrient-dense,

whole foods.

Eat Foods in Whole-Food Form

Whenever Possible

I consider a whole food anything that comes

directly from the earth that still contains all

of its edible parts. A peeled orange is a whole

food. A nut removed from its shell is a whole

food. A deboned salmon fillet is a whole food.

If you focus on filling your plate with whole

foods whenever possible, you’re automatically

starting off on the right foot.

Protein, Fat & Fiber

Whenever I’m putting together a meal or

snack, I focus on the trifecta of fat, fiber, and

protein. High-quality fat will help keep you

satisfied and provide lasting energy. Fiber,

in the form of vegetables and fruits, is where

you’ll usually find most of your nutrition.

And protein is your powerhouse, building

you from the ground up. Covering each of

these categories helps ensure that you have a

well-balanced dish. So what exactly does that

well-balanced dish look like? Next you’ll find

a comprehensive breakdown of the major food

categories and why they are so important.

note: What I’ve listed here are ideal

food choices, but I understand that it is not

always possible to have 100% grass-fed beef

or organic everything. Check out my tips for

eating healthy on a budget (page 36). The primary goal here is progress, not perfection. Do the best you can.

Whole foods,

including

fresh meats,

vegetables,

fruits, and

nuts, are

key to the

LL Balanced

approach

to food.

This nutrition section has been reviewed and approved by the esteemed Dr. Santosh Rao, Medical Director for Integrative Medicine,

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Clinic, Gilbert, Arizona.