|If groundhogs can figure out how to eat, we must be able to!|
|Eating is an intuitive action that we unfortunately un-learn as we grow up.|
- Eat lots of produce. Fruits and veggies of all kinds - fresh, frozen and canned should make up half of every meal (and snack) you consume.
- Balance the rest of your plate with more whole grains than refined ones.
- Cook and prepare your meals. Restaurants and remade/convenience foods should be a once-in-a-while, occasional thing.
- Drink lots of water. As a rule, don't drink your calories.
- Move your body. Regular, varied physical activity helps to balance your appetite and metabolism.
- Listen to your body. Eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full. If you're not truly hungry, don't eat - do something else. Slow down and give your body time to send it's fullness signals and then heed them by stopping eating. Don't depend on portions in packaged foods or portions at restaurants.
|Healthy eating isn't rocket science, but as you relearn nutritious eating, you may need some reminders along the way.|