March 26, 2018
Food as Fuel: Making Smart Choices
Most people have their favorite comfort foods. They turn to them when they are feeling down or when they don’t want to cook or go to the grocery store. The foods that temporarily soothe your emotions, however, are often the same foods that keep you stuck in a health and fitness rut. You can not only maintain but also improve your current health by eating smart.
Consult an Expert
If you want a healthier diet but don’t know where to start, a nutrition specialist can help you formulate a plan. Your nutritionist can provide several services:
- Assess your personal dietary needs
- Develop meal plans that fit those needs and your budget
- Teach you how to keep track of your plan so it doesn’t get derailed
Another benefit of hiring a nutritionist is that it brings accountability to your new goals. You have a built-in partner who can give you the encouragement you need to make healthy choices.
Plan Ahead
Busy schedules can interfere with even the best of intentions. Improving your habits takes action. Schedule your trips to the grocery store and your food preparation times as the important events that they are. Every week, chop up fresh vegetables and fruits so that they are ready to consume when you get hungry. Try to stay away from processed foods as much as possible, and carry healthy snacks with you so that it is harder to find an excuse to end up in the fast food drive-through. When you go out to eat, look at the online menu ahead of time so that you have more time to make better choices.
Good Fuel for Your Body
Unhealthy food may be a short-term comfort, but healthy food fuels your body so that it feels better in the long run. You can increase your fitness and health levels simply by making smarter food choices.
