Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated.
Check out some easy-to-follow advice on how to eat healthy straight from experts.
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No, I dont mean less foodI mean less complication.
registered dietitian and owner of BZ Nutrition
It doesnt have to be that complicated, Katlin Smith, CEO ofSimple Mills, said.
Its not actually that mysterious.
Or at least, it shouldnt be.
have a go at eat whole foods with the least amount of ingredients, she said.
Ideally something that is not packaged.
And I get it, were all busy!
But in a perfect world it would be food that doesnt have any packaging.
Simple, few, pronounceable ingredients are better (as are theseminimally-processed snacksandfrozen options).
Plants = good
Think about eating more plants, Smith said.
registered dietitian and owner of BZ Nutrition
Yes, it is really that simple.
If you tend to skimp on the veggies, think about tripling it.
Basically, any way that you like to eat vegetables is a good thing.
Looking for inspo for adding more veggies to your diet?
Try the recipe in this video below:
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Food should be joyful (and not stressful)
Food should be enjoyable, Zeitlin said.
You should be eating what you like to eat and want to eat.
and deciding what dessert to eat.
When you want a chocolate chip cookie, you should have that too.
Food and nutrition and nourishing yourself goes both ways.
Read: feeling deprived isnt a thing.
Will it be a huge pain to find alternatives on a regular basis?
Its not going to work for you if it isnt suitable for the realities of your everyday life.
Truer words, right?
Drink more water
Drink more water is the nutrition equivalent of always wear sunscreen.
Its that important.
Hydration is so key and it helps with stress, Zeitlin said.
Consider this your reminder to fill up that water bottle ASAP.
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