An RDN says, What shouldnt I be eating?
is the number one questions people ask here.
They dont typically expect her response.
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(Ive found it comes with the territory of telling people youre in this profession.)
People always want to know what foods to cut out of their diet to be healthier.
And there always seems to be some new list of foods you should never eat.
But depriving ourselves is not the way to achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Depriving ourselves is not the way to achieve a healthier lifestyle.
We can think of it as a forbidden fruit effect.
This is one of the reasons why I believe in taking a different approach to health and wellness.
Instead of what shouldnt I be eating?
we should really be asking ourselves: What can I add?
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For example, are they getting enoughquality proteins?What aboutfiber,healthy fats, andcarbohydrates?
Are they eating any fruits and vegetables?
Switching things up also helps you reap a variety of health benefits from food.
For example,phytonutrientsgive plants their color and provide health benefits like antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Variety not only helps to provide a boost of nutrients, it prevents the monotony of mealtime.
This brings us to my third must-have at mealtime.
Satisfaction
There are two benefits to finding satisfaction with meals: satiety and enjoyment.
(The fiber in the fruit and fat in the avocado are to thank for that).
For example, have you ever ordered a salad when you really wanted the pasta dish?
This doesnt mean you have to do a complete overhaul of your day-to-day eating.
Or maybe you have been craving something sweet after dinner but only allow yourself a piece of fruit.
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