Wellevation Tips March is National Nutrition Month and April 7th is World Health Day, the theme for World Health Day 2023 is ‘Health for All.’ When thinking about good nutrition, we are often told to take more supplements, eat organically, and stop eating our favorite foods. While these tips are not terrible at face value, they can be expensive and hard to maintain. Let’s talk about healthy nutrition habits that are more accessible, easier to maintain and make true efforts toward Health for All.
Eat with the environment in mind. • When possible, eat locally sourced and minimally packaged foods. • Eat more plant-based meals and snacks. • Try growing your own food in a garden or planter box. • The choices we make have a ripple effect in our communities and the world. Eat a variety of colorful foods. • Eat the rainbow. (And enjoy this fun song while doing it) • Include a wide variety of nutrients in your diet that include whole grains, fats, and proteins.
Aim for a little better each day. • Try to be 1% better each day. • Choose one small goal and focus on it. • Give yourself the grace to make changes and “mess up.” • Remember this is a very personal learning process. Reach out for help when you need it. Here at Nightingale, we have several resources to help you succeed in becoming the healthiest version of yourself. • EAP (offers personalized health coaching) • Virgin Pulse • One on One wellness coaching
Eat slower than you normally do. • Take the time to savor and enjoy your meals and snacks. • Put your fork down between bites. • Eat without distraction. • Use leftovers to create or supplement meals for leftovers or add the proper scraps to a compost bin. • Pay attention to how food makes your body feel. • Let go of pressure to eat Eat to be satisfied. • Allow yourself to leave food on your plate. foods you do not enjoy and that do not make your body feel good.
Try to stop thinking about food as good or bad and try to think about food for the way they make you feel, their impact on the environment, and their connection to your culture. When we focus on a singular person and whole society, we will naturally gravitate towards foods that will support our overall wellbeing and lead us to better health. Learn more about World Health Day here.
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