We all know I’ve been trying to lose weight and it hasn’t been happening, which is no, one’s fault but my own. But after finding out when sharing our series on Food Holidays: March 2022: National Nutrition Month is this month it’s time to quit procrastinating and get back on my diet and that means exercising each and every day. No, matter what. Would you like to join me on this journey?
National Nutrition Month
“Let thy food be thy medicine,” said Hippocrates a long, long time ago, but the sentiment still rings true. National Nutrition Month, which is celebrated in March, stresses the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics promotes the transformative powers of healthy food choices. The Academy encourages using a registered dietitian in order to develop and stick with a healthy eating plan.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
- Nutrition doesn’t end at what we eat. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages making exercise an integral part of our lives.
- Feeling stale in the kitchen? Pinterest provides an infinite loop of recipes and inspiration to kick-start any nutrition journey. Or visit the local bookstore and pick up a new cookbook or search online for recipes.
- Meet with a dietitian who will provide you with a detailed meal plan that makes sense for your lifestyle and goals. Many, if not most, health insurance plans cover the cost of dietitian services and City health departments sometimes offer complimentary services or charge sliding-scale fees.
FIVE WAYS TO EAT HEALTHIER THIS MONTH
- We all know drinking water helps in nearly every aspect of wellness but drinking the recommended amount of water per day can be tough. Electrolyte additives offer the same, if not better benefits than drinking six or more glasses of water a day would.
- Though there are some who sincerely lack certain vitamins and minerals that can’t be achieved through diet alone, most of the good things our bodies need come from food. Not store-bought supplements. Research shows that certain supplements haven’t been tested to meet many purity and safety standards, making them unreliable sources of nutrition.
- When in doubt, throw color on your plate and make sure it’s a natural color. Including bright greens from crunchy vegetables or vibrant reds from tangy fruit which will not only make your meal Instagram-worthy, but they’ll give you a healthy boost.
- Avoiding typical restaurant or fast-food grease may seem obvious, but according to Harvard Health Publishing, even more important than that is the ability to control portion sizes when you pack your own lunch.
- Shopping a supermarket’s outside aisles ensures that you’re getting healthier alternatives to processed foods like produce, meat, and dairy. When you move inward, most, if not all, of the products contain unnecessary additives and Sugar.
WHY NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH IS IMPORTANT
- We hope you’re still crushing your wellness-related New Year’s resolutions! Before you ask me no, I’ve failed miserably but plan to get back on track soon. Lord willing. For the rest of us, this month gives me an opportunity to reflect inward and make changes to my diet or workout regimens which may be as simple as adding Veggie or Fruit to every meal.
- When we eat real, nourishing foods, we’re getting a wealth of Vitamins and Minerals that support not only healthy internal function, but give our skin, hair, and nails an extra glow.
- From yoga classes to sustainable farming workshops, the opportunities to celebrate this Holiday are endless in Cities all across the country.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
