Making Healthy Eating A lifestyle

Turning healthy eating into a performance-fueling lifestyle takes preparation and execution. Here’s how you can put it into practice.

Plan Ahead: Don’t wait until you’re hungry to figure out what you’re going to eat as that can lead to you grabbing whatever is easiest. Get in the habit of bringing your lunch to work and making grab-and-go snack bags to keep on hand.

Manage Portions: Measuring the right portion sizes can be difficult. When in doubt, just follow the Plate Method. 1/2 your plate non-starchy vegetables and/or fruits, 1/4 starch, and 1/4 protein.

Slow Down: As hard as it may be with your busy schedule, you need to slow down when you’re eating. Doing so will allow your brain time to tell your stomach that you’re full before you feel stuffed. 

Subtract Added Fats: Consider what you are adding. Fats are indeed an important macronutrient, but as with everything, this does not mean you can over do it. Consider the type of fats you are adding as well as the amount you are adding. 

Follow the Plate Method: One of the best ways for you to eat is following the plate method. Make 1/2 your plate vegetables and fruits, divide the other 1/2 of your plate in 2 and make 1/4 a protein and another 1/4 a starch.

Limit Empty Calories: Avoid high-calorie, low nutrient foods like sodas, sweet drinks and other processed foods like cookies and donuts. Switch to nutrient-dense snacks, drink more water and add fruit, lemon , or mint to your water for added flavor.

Share The Dessert: You don’t have to pass on dessert when you’re out. Instead, order dessert for one and share it or save a portion for the next day.

Avoid Late-Night Empty Snacks: Stay away from late-night snacking of low nutrient foods. As a busy mom, you may have been getting things ready for the next day and may feel a little hungry since you last ate dinner, stick to fruits or vegetables as a snack if you must eat something.