8 Back-to-Basics Nutrition Tips
If you’re flicking through Healthy Living, it’s likely that you spend at least some time thinking about what you eat and how you eat it. Staying on top of your nutrition is tough for the average person. Work, travel, time, money and many other factors can get in the way of your “dream” diet.
I want to clarify from the get go that I am NOT a dietitian and I’m guessing that you’re probably not either. That doesn’t mean that we can’t figure out some basics for ourselves — some rules to fall back in when life gets in the way and let things slip a little.
1. CUT OUT JUNK AND PROCESSED FOODS
“What does he mean by junk food?” Come on now, you know exactly what I’m referring to. The stuff you hide in the kitchen and feel guilty about eating and the food you know you shouldn’t be eating but do anyway. If it’s lying around the house, throw it out and stop buying it.
I find it helps to think of food as nutrition and not as a reward, entertainment or an emotional buffer.
2. EAT A LITTLE LESS
This one isn’t rocket science. Try to keep a handle on portion sizes if you want to tackle your nutrition head on. If you’re in charge of the cooking, scale back the amount you’re putting on each plate. Even something as simple as switching out your jumbo-sized diner plates for something smaller can help.