Nutrition and health are two aspects of our lives that we should focus on improving yet we are often too busy to overcomplicate this thought of proper nutrition.
So, here are TWO TIPS you can focus on!
This week, you can do one thing to improve our nutrition and eliminate one thing from our health routine that’s not helpful.
What is nutrition and why is it important?
We need nutrition in order for our bodies to function properly. Nutrition is essential for growing, developing, and repairing cells and tissues. Furthermore, it aids in the production of energy and the fight against infection. Staying healthy requires a healthy diet that provides all the nutrients we require.
Keeping a healthy diet can help prevent conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even some forms of cancer. In addition, it can reduce the risk of developing obesity and other chronic diseases. A healthy diet can also improve your mood and energy levels, and keep you in good health.
– Try adding a new healthy food to your diet this week. It could be a new fruit or vegetable, healthy fat, or lean protein. Make a plan for how you will incorporate this new food into your meals and snacks.
– Make sure you are getting enough protein. Protein is important for repairing cells and tissues, and it also helps to boost your energy levels and stabilize blood sugar. Protein can be found in animal products such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products, or in plant-based foods such as legumes, nuts, and seeds.
– Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are important for good health. Aim to eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
– Avoid processed foods. Processed foods are often high in unhealthy fats, sodium, and added sugars. Instead, focus on eating whole foods that are minimally processed.
– Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated is important for good health. Aim to drink at least 8 glasses of water per day.
– Make a plan. If you want to eliminate an unhealthy habit, it is important to have a plan in place. Decide what you want to change, and come up with a realistic plan for how you will achieve this.
– Stay motivated. It can be tough to stick to a plan when it comes to changing our habits. Make sure to stay motivated by setting goals, tracking your progress, and rewarding yourself for sticking to your plan.
– Don’t try to change everything at once. When we try to change too many things at once, it can be overwhelming and can lead to failure. Start with one or two small changes, and work on gradually adding more changes over time.
– Seek support. If you need help staying on track, ask for help from family or friends, or seek out the help of a nutrition or health professional.
Why it matters…
Nutrition is important because it helps our bodies to function properly. We need nutrition to grow, develop, and repair our cells and tissues. A healthy diet provides all of the nutrients we need to stay healthy. A healthy diet can help to protect against conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some forms of cancer.
You can improve your nutrition by following these tips:
Add a new healthy food to your diet this week; make sure you are getting enough protein; eat plenty of fruits and vegetables; avoid processed foods.
Make sure you drink plenty of water
Plan ahead; stay motivated; don’t try to change everything all at once; get support.
If you’re looking to become a more healthier, vibrant version of yourself, check out my Heal your Gut, Heal your Body program.
For more support please join my free Facebook Group Thrivewell where there will be extra tips and support to guide you along your journey or you can find me on Instagram.