How To Become A Healthy Eater

Becoming A Healthy Eater

Being a healthy eater requires you to become both educated and smart about what healthy eating actually is. It doesn't mean that all you can eat is grass and soy (as some mistakenly think), but requires that you understand exactly what it is you're putting in your body and the effect it has on you. Additionally, being food smart isn't about learning to calculate grams or fat, nor is it about studying labels and counting calories. We want to eat healthy, not die from boredom. We also want to have fun with our new way of life and enjoy the changes that we implement. It's simple to create a healthy eating menu that you can use as a weekly guide.

So what does it mean to eat healthy? Healthy eating is all about balance and moderation. This includes eating healthy meals at least three times per day with at least two small snacks in between. 

Eating healthy is all about variety. You will  be surprised how many different foods are out there and how many ways they can be prepared. Never limit yourself to one specific food type or food group. Make sure you have a little leeway in your diet.  You don't want to eat too much nor too little of the right or wrong foods. Just because something is good for you doesn't mean you should indulge too much. Ever heard the saying "Too much of anything isn't good for you?" Well, it's true. However, you should always fuel your body and your brain regularly with enough food to keep both your mind and body strong and alert.

What Type of Eater Are You?

Being a healthy eater means being a good problem solver. It also requires discipline, dedication, and a desire to want to live a better lifestyle. Remember, this is a lifestyle, not some fad diet. It requires sound judgment and wise decisions. You should always be aware of what you eat, and know the effect that it will have on your body.

Eating habits say a lot about a person. Someone who is unable to take control of their eating is also likely to get out of control with other aspects of their life as well.  Bad spending habits. Gambling problems. Procrastination. All this and more tend to follow those who have no eating discipline in one way or another. You should always remember that eating healthy is a way of life, something that you can do to enhance your body and your lifestyle.  If you've thought about making your life better, healthy eating is just the place to start.  You'll make life easier for yourself, those around you, and even your family. 

TIPS

• Eat 4 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day
• Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day
• Eat whole grain and whole wheat products
• Cut the sugar. Especially corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup
• Try various nuts, beans, and legumes

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