Healthy Eating Habits Can Be Achieved
August 7th, 2008 | by Kevin Flatt |
Healthy Eating Habits: Eating healthy can be a challenge with temptations lurking all around. Fast food restaurants and candy dispensers offer a quick fix for hunger that may not nourish our bodies.
A Kansas State University professor says healthier eating can be achieved with a little planning and three practical steps. March, National Nutrition Month, is a great time to get information and begin a healthier lifestyle.
“National Nutrition Month promotes healthful eating and provides practical nutrition guidance. This year’s theme, ‘Start Today for a Healthy Tomorrow,’ reflects the importance of continuing a healthy lifestyle throughout the year,” said Valentina Remig, registered dietitian and assistant professor of human nutrition.
The first step, knowing your needs, requires understanding what foods fit into your lifestyle, what foods you enjoy and planning in advance.
“If time urgency is one of your needs, then plan ahead and the next time you’re at the grocery store, pick up items that are transportable and individually wrapped, like fresh fruit, cereal bars or dried fruit,” Remig said.
“Nourishing yourself is the next step, not just eating but truly nourishing your body. Eating healthful foods, like fresh fruit and vegetables and eating a protein source with bread or a carbohydrate with every meal, provides essential nutrients your body needs,” Remig said.
Remig said nourishing yourself often causes a conflict between nourishment and convenience, making planning and preparation important in the second step as well.
The last step toward a healthy life is to move your body. “Everybody needs to move. We are a society getting bigger and bigger and we need to take every opportunity to walk and move our mass,” Remig said.
Having steps to follow may help to achieve a healthier lifestyle, but continuing them throughout the year is important for success in good nutrition. She also recommends consulting experts when questions arise or help is needed.
The Web site for more information on National Nutrition Month and general nutrition is the American Dietetic Association.
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One Response to “Healthy Eating Habits Can Be Achieved”
By Alex on Aug 19, 2008 | Reply
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