Americans celebrate every March as National Nutrition Awareness Month to make healthier food choices and adopt physical activity habits. The campaign was started in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to remind every citizen that proper nutrition is vital, and improving eating habits isn’t complicated. Specifically, it educates people that little changes in daily lifestyle help to keep many chronic diseases at bay.
Here are some healthy tips to follow to celebrate National Nutrition Awareness Month:
Prepare healthy snacks - Healthy snacks between meals maintain the balance of your energy levels.
Add greens to your plate - Fill your plate with more green veggies and fruits. Try adding flavors, fibers, minerals, and vitamins to your plate. Even you can experiment with fresh, canned food.
Pay attention to portion sizes - Use measuring cups to check up on your portions whether you are close to recommended servings or not.
Cook yourself - Meal prepared at home is healthier than takeaways because you are in control of how it is prepared.
Plant-based meals are good - Maintain overall health by adding beans, vegetables, lentils, and whole grains to your diet. Not only they are a good alternative to meat, but they are also cost-effective.
Don’t skip on food safety guidelines - To ensure your food is safe to savor on, wash your hands first, ensure to separate raw protein food from ready-to-eat meals and prepare meals at the proper temperature.
Read food labels - Paying attention to nutrition facts, given at the back of canned food, help you shop smarter and eat better.
Explore new flavors - Try fruits, vegetables, and grains you’re not used to, to prevent getting bored from the same meals. Besides introducing you to more nutritious food, this habit helps you take pleasure from different flavors.
Drink plenty of water - It’s not a new thing to say hydration is vital for our body. When you notice your urine isn’t light to clear, probably you’re not intaking an adequate amount of water.
Be physically active - Begin with 10 minutes walks a day and finally reach a goal of 10,000 steps to experience health benefits. You can also try learning a sport if you aren’t a fan of the gym.
There are too many goals to achieve. Instead of exhausting yourself by trying everything at once, start with small goals first, and ultimately reach your health and nutrition goals.
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