I am no expert at food and nutrition, but I have been able to control my weight, health, and fitness through a minimalist diet. I preach it’s usefulness because it works.
Currently, I am not loyally following this typeof diet. I should be, but I am just being hypocritical instead (Maybe, this will kick me back into it).
I love the minimalist diet for multiple reasons, but mainly the following…
- It’s cheap
- It’s healthy
- It’s reasonable
My minimalist diet may not follow the strict outline of those like Karol Gajda and Leo Babauta, but it does the trick. By now, you are probably wondering what types of meals and foods are involved in such a diet. Well, it can vary greatly, but I can share with you some of what my minimalist diet entails…
- Lot’s of fruits and veggies
- Black Beans
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Brown Rice
- Usually limited to 3-5 items
Through a minimalist diet, I was able to go from a fit but bulky 205 lbs. to 182 lbs. of lean muscle. I was able to get down to under 5% body fat just by eliminating most refined sugars, fast food, and working out a lot. This is obviously just my case, but I know this works because I have been on and off it multiple times with the same results.
Keys to a Minimalist Diet:
- Limit items of meal to 5
- Use only items which has ingredients you know
- Use items that are all natural
- Drinks lots of water and tea
- Eat 5 small meals a day
My advice to those of you looking for a new fad diet, STOP! You should think about a minimalist diet that focuses on healthy foods that are often not processed and implement fitness. This isn’t some brand spanking new diet. It’s just how most humans have been living for centuries. I consider it a minimalist diet because it uses the principles of minimalism. You can call it whatever you want. With any name, it all boils down to being a simple, easy and practical diet that all of us should follow more often.
David Damron
The Minimalist Path
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