The Heartland Spa (Illinois)
Often busy days leave little to no extra time to eat or fix a healthy meal. Finding time amidst other commitments to make eating well a priority will always be difficult. However, any steps toward a healthier diet will provide you with increased fuel and focus as you go through your day.
P: Prepare food in advance
Preparing nutrition foods in advance creates an environment in which you can succeed. A refrigerator full of cut vegetables, fresh fruits, and low fat dairy allows you the option of grabbing a nutritious snack when you are in a rush.
E: Eat when you are hungry
Eating every two to three hours prevents extreme hunger. Eating before you are ravenous provides the opportunity to make a more conscious decision about what you will eat. Travel with healthy non-perishable snacks such as dried fruit or nuts.
A: Accept set-back
Accept times that eating nutritiously doesn't go as planned. When pulled in a million different directions time spent feeling guilty about eating is wasted time. Instead focus on learning new nutrition information and continuing to make positive changes in your eating choices.
C: Choose a variety of nutritious foods
Choose a wide variety of foods to meet all your nutrition needs. A busy schedule makes in easy to fall into a familiar rut of eating the same food choices. Fill your diet instead with a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean protein, low fat dairy, whole grains, and healthy fats.
H: Hydration is important
Adequate fluid is an important component of a healthy diet. Drinking water is an ideal option to keep you hydrated especially when you activity level is high and the weather is warm.
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