Simple Plan Details
EzPoints™Diet Simple Point System Tracking Overview:
Point System Tracking Overview: The EzPoints™Diet simplifies healthy living with its “Track Less, Achieve More” point system, designed to guide you effortlessly towards better health:
Positive Points:
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- Earn 1 point for each serving of non-starchy vegetables, fruits, 100% whole grains, lean proteins, legumes, and for every 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity.
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- Daily Caps to ensure balance:
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- Vegetables: Up to 5 points daily.
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- Lean Proteins: Up to 3 points daily.
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- Whole Grains, Fruits, Legumes: Up to 2 points each daily.
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- Exercise: Up to 3 points daily.
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- Daily Caps to ensure balance:
Negative Points:
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- Deduct points for consuming high sugar foods, refined grains, fried foods, and high-fat foods.
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- Alcohol: Additional deductions for each drink consumed beyond the daily allowance of two standard drinks.
Bonus Points:
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- Healthy Fats: Earn up to 2 additional points weekly for each serving of high omega-3 foods, enhancing your diet with nutritious fats.
Refined and Streamlined Diet Tracking:
The EzPoints™ system simplifies your journey towards wellness by reducing the time spent on tracking and increasing the focus on achieving health goals. This efficient approach allows you to enjoy a variety of healthy foods and activities without overcomplicating your diet.
Specific Point Categories Detailed:
Vegetables:
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- +1 point per serving of non-starchy vegetables (excluding potatoes and corn).
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- Daily maximum: 5 points.
Fruits:
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- +1 point per serving of fresh, canned, or frozen fruits with no added sugars.
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- Daily maximum: 2 points.
100% Whole Grains:
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- +1 point per serving of whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, oats, and popcorn (no butter/oil).
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- Daily maximum: 2 points.
Lean Protein:
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- +1 point per serving from sources like skinless poultry, fish, tofu, tempeh, and low-fat dairy.
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- Daily maximum: 3 points.
Legumes, Beans, Peas, Lentils:
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- +1 point per serving from items like chickpeas, black beans, and lentils.
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- Daily maximum: 2 points.
Omega-3/Healthy Fat Foods:
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- +1 point per serving for foods like salmon, flaxseeds, and chia seeds.
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- Weekly maximum: 2 points.
Negative Point Triggers:
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- Sugary Foods and Beverages: -1 point per serving for items with over 10 grams of added sugar.
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- Refined Grains: -1 point per serving for foods where refined grains are a primary ingredient.
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- Fried Foods & Snacks: -1 point per serving for deep-fried or pan-fried foods.
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- High-Fat Foods: -1 point per serving for items with more than 8 grams of fat (if protein-rich) or more than 5 grams otherwise.
Exercise Points:
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- +1 point per 10 minutes of activity, whether moderate or vigorous intensity.
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- Daily maximum: 3 points.
By utilizing this point system, the EzPoints™ Diet not only promotes healthier eating habits but also encourages physical activity and moderation in less healthy food choices, all aimed at a more balanced and health-conscious lifestyle.