- Don't skip meals; plan for three meals each day.
- Start reading food labels so you'll become more aware of what you're putting into your body.
- Plan for healthier snack choices at work.
- Between lunch and dinner each day, aim for five servings of fruits and vegetables.
- Stop adding salt to foods.
- Eat nothing after 8 p.m.
- Try a new food each week, to help you introduce more variety into your diet.
- Eat less meat to reduce your fat and cholesterol intake.
- Make sure that your breads, cereals, pastas, and crackers are made with whole grains.
Pick just one item from this list or come up with your own habit for healthier eating. Write it down, and try it for at least 30 days. Don't try to change more than one habit at a time.
In 30 days, your healthier choice may become a habit that you'll continue doing. If it does, reward yourself (not with food) and pick another eating habit to work on. No matter what, you'll have had 30 days of healthier eating.
What are some eating habits you're working on for a healthier body?
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This article was written by Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2008. |
