Food is Fuel, Not Therapy
Your daily diet choices make a real difference in your overall health.
Most people are aware that good nutrition and physical activity help keep a healthy weight, while the benefits of a good diet go beyond weight. Eating a healthy diet has many benefits including maintaining optimal weight, preventing disease, boosting your mood, and looking great. Good eating habits also help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Balanced nutrition means you get all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals you need to function at your highest potential. Here are some key tips for eating well:
Stay proactive in planning your meals. This will help you reduce your chances of making bad choices or binge eating.
Eat your whole grains. Aim for all the cereals, carbs, crackers, and pastas you consume to be made from whole grains.
Eat your vegetables. By eating a variety of vegetables, you will feel more satisfied and energized.
Choose lean meats. Meat and poultry with less fat and fewer calories are good sources of protein while not having negative effects on your diet.
Use herbs & spices. They add flavor without many calories.
Try alternative sources of protein. Replace meats and poultry with beans, fish, and tofu.
Finally, make sure you read the nutrition facts labels.
Incorporating the above recommendations into your daily eating routine will immediately have a positive impact on your overall health & wellness. Here are the key benefits:
Maintain Healthy Weight
Be in Better Mood
Maintain a Healthy Heart
Reduce Risk for Cancer
Improved Gut Health
Improved Memory
Besides the list and benefits listed above, we recommend having an introductory session with a nutritionist or dietitian – they can help provide you with tips on eating a more healthful diet. IN the end of the day, nutrition is not just about eating. At WELNOX, we individualize our nutrition services to fit our patient's specific goals, challenges, and lifestyles. The WELNOX team will be there with you every step of the way to address all aspects of health — from nutrition to body image to exercise to work/life balance. Our specialists will help you build a better relationship with food and identify your body’s individual needs.
Thank you for reading & remember… Food is Fuel, Not Therapy.
