For nutritionist Shannon Young (pictured), her diet is one based on balance, occasional indulgence and one rule she just won’t break
When in the business of health, practicing what you preach is paramount in order to maintain success.
And for Australian nutritionist Shannon Young, her diet is one based on balance, occasional indulgence and one rule she just won’t break.
‘I try to stick to a well-balanced diet with a bit of an 80/20 approach. Eighty per cent of the time I will stick to whole foods – lots of fruit and veg with lean meats, fish and eggs,’ she told Whimn.
However, her diet comes with one ‘non-negotiable’: Drinking at least two litres of water per day, topped off with a squeeze of lemon.
The health benefits of water consumption have long been lauded, aiding everything from boosting the skin’s appearance to improving the digestive systems.
Despite her balanced diet, including salmon salads for lunch, Shannon’s diet comes with one restriction – drinking at least two litres of water a day, topped off with a squeeze of lemon
Shannon said her breakfast often ranges from an egg, avocado and sprouted bread combination, to a protein-packed green smoothie if she’s in a rush
This high level of intake is complemented by a nutrient rich diet, hallmarked with homemade meals and complemented by regular exercise.
For Shannon, breakfast typically comes following her daily workout, and is her biggest meal of the day.
The menu could range from an egg, avocado and sprouted bread combination, to a protein-packed green smoothie – if she’s in a rush.
Following a mid-morning black coffee, Shannon backs up breakfast with a ‘large salad’, teamed with a source a protein: either chicken, tofu or salmon.
Once the afternoon slump hits, Shannon reaches for either protein balls veggie sticks with hummus, nuts, a protein shake or boiled eggs.
Despite her professional and personal commitment to health, Shannon encounters a common problem when deciding what to make for dinner, often resorting to Thr1ve ready meals.
‘Without some organisation, I get lazy and won’t make the best decisions. So I’m just like anyone else!’ she told the publication.
Despite her professional and personal commitment to health, Shannon encounters a common problem when deciding what to make for dinner, often resorting to Thr1ve ready meal