Tips for the Male Daily Diet

Just because most men don’t have to watch their girlish figures doesn’t mean that it should be a free-for-all when it comes to what you eat on a daily basis. As you get older, it gets harder and harder to undo bad eating habits so the sooner you take note of the following tips and put them into practice, your daily diet will keep you in the best shape ever.

Note that eating foods with a lot of protein will fill you up more than eating a bunch of carbohydrates. Plus, protein contains less calories, too, so start throwing in lean beef, pork, fish, eggs, nuts, beans and white-meat poultry into your daily meals. When it comes to meals in general, create and stick to a regular daily eating schedule. This will help your body adjust to burning calories and you’ll be more focused throughout the day, not to mention you’ll be less likely to gorge on snacks or suffer from hunger pangs. Eating when you can and/or skipping meals can throw your body off whack, as well as distract you mentally. Do right by your body by treating it to the right foods at the right times.

When you don’t want to deal with starving until your next major meal, you can find comfort in breaking down your eating routine to include several small meals. While it may seem like eating more would cause you to gain weight, in reality, eating smaller portions during breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as snacking on healthy items in between these meals helps you control your appetite and prevents you from overeating in one sitting. This type of eating pattern also boosts your metabolism, which means you’ll be constantly burning calories and will have a lot more energy to spare.

If you’re worried about calories, modify your meals to include more spices and less fattening condiments such as butter, sour cream and mayonnaise. This doesn’t mean you should never use these items but the key is to use them in moderation and in small amounts. No more slathering your foods in layers of butter or mayonnaise. Also try to eat a wider variety of foods to avoid getting bored with your regular meal plans. Try looking up new recipes and test your culinary expertise on the barbeque grill or on the stove. While eating, make sure to stop when you are full - don’t keep consuming food until you’re so full it hurts.

When it comes to your beverages, it’s best to make water the major drink in your life, regardless of where you are or what you’re doing. Cut out the drinks that contain a lot of calories, artificial flavors and caffeine.

As hard as it can be at times avoid the bad habit of being near starvation and then totally binging during your next meal. This can cause your body’s metabolism to slow down, resulting in your body using more of its fat storage. Skipping meals can also lead to unstable insulin and blood sugar levels.