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I could write pages and pages about healthy eating but, let’s face it, most of us know the nuts and bolts about what’s more healthy for us, versus what’s less healthy. This is more of a common sense approach about making, and more importantly sticking with, healthy choices - the key being making moderate changes to ensure sticking with them. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian/nutritionist for specific counseling. Let’s focus on some basics…
A healthy eating plan isn’t all or nothing - don’t try to be “perfect”, completely eliminate foods or change everything all at once. Make small changes….add a salad or swap out sugar-sweetened beverages (for water) three times per week, challenge yourself to try a new “veggie of the week”, make preparing healthy meals a family activity. As these small changes become habit, continue to add healthy and decrease unhealthier things. Here are some helpful tips to guide you on your journey:
-Prepare more of your own meals using fresh ingredients
-Drink plenty of water!
-Enjoy delicious fruits and veggies of the rainbow - and use them for snacks!
-Make a fresh fruit cup for dessert (yum)
-Incorporate more whole grains into your diet
-Create meal plans and shopping lists; do food prep/cooking on days off
-Limit processed snack foods in the home
-Keep a food log or journal to track what you eat, how much of it and what your mood is like to track patterns
-Be mindful - you’re doing great things training for a 5k; be mindful about food too!
-PRACTICE MODERATION NOT DEPRIVATION!
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