better life
HOW TO switch to a
good food
Making small, gradual changes to your eating habits can
have a big impact on becoming a more nutritious you.
Plan your meals
Aside from the money-saving benefits of planning
your meals ahead of time, having a list in hand
during your trip to the grocery store will reduce
the temptation of buying that box of powdered
donuts or random bags of processed food. As
a result, your pantry will be filled with food that has
been well thought out for specific meals, reducing
the likelihood of having chips for dinner.
Mix up your grains
Always eat breakfast
It’s easy to get in the habit of waking up too late
to eat or drink your breakfast (yes, you, coffee
addicts!). Eggs, a banana, oatmeal, or yogurt
are quick, yet nutritious options to jump start your
metabolism each morning.
If you aren’t sure about the idea of switching
to whole grains like brown rice or whole wheat
pasta, try mixing what you normally eat with
a small amount of whole grain. You can then
gradually increase the amount of whole grain
until you can’t tell the difference!
Drink more water
Snack smart
Trade packaged cookies and crackers for more
nutritious options that will better curb your appetite. Nuts with dried berries, air-popped popcorn,
yogurt, non-fat chocolate milk, fruits, and veggies
are great snack choices. If you are unsure about
snacking on raw veggies, try adding low calorie
ranch or hummus for more flavor.
Soft drinks are full of hidden calories - save your
calories for food! Cutting out just one soft drink
per day can make a huge difference! If you can’t
live without your morning latte or your lunchtime
caffeine pick-me-up, choose to drink water every
evening with your dinner. Try adding lemons or
limes to make water more flavorful.
Moderation is everything
Deprivation can lead to overeating. Allow
yourself to have dessert on Friday nights. Have
one glass of red wine on Saturday night. Eating
clean during the week and allowing yourself an
indulgence every now and then at the weekend
is a great plan to create a healthy eating habit
you can stick to.
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