RedBike Revolution Week 2: Health Challenge!

Hey RedPack!

Welcome to week #2 where the focus goes into what we put into our body. We Redbike’s Registered Dietitian/Nutritionists (Galit and Monika) will be leading the challenge with a variety of challenges that will hopefully help you shed a pound or two and to keep you in check with your food habits. Let’s take a look at this week’s daily challenge themes:

Monday - Ditch the alcohol and hydrate! We challenge you to not have 1 drink for 7 days and instead swap the beer pint for a water pint. Your goal is to increase your water intake today and every day for the remainder of the week. Goal: 2-3 liters/day

Tuesday - Veg out, with veggies that is! Ever hang out in the produce section and think, what do I do with this? Pick it up, take it home, google some recipes and try a new dish with it! You’d be surprised with how tasty veggies can be.

Wednesday - Dairy-free day! Dairy can put the body in a pro-inflammatory state and many people are sensitive to it. Try skipping all dairy (including creamer!) for the day, that means no cheese, yogurts, creams or milk!

Thursday - Sugar-cut Thursday! Forget added sugars, sweeteners and sweets (read labels!) instead have your sugar intake be of only naturally sweetened foods (such as fruit) for the day. Limit fruit intake to 1-2 servings.

Friday - Snack it up. Most snacks are high carb and not so good for us, we challenge you to pick a high protein, low carb snack for today. Think: protein shake, nuts, or even a tuna salad with veggies for a snack.

Saturday - Gluten-free day! Try new grains or starches such as oats, brown rice or quinoa and skip breads, most bakery items and anything with gluten.

Sunday - Try a new recipe!

Remember that everything we drink and eat turns into energy for us to work with, so choose wisely!

Your Dietitians,

Galit & Monika