Plus Size Wellness Spring 2018 Issue

Healthy Eating Tip #1: Don’t Stress
Eating a nutritious diet can seem
stressful. There is conflicting
information about fats, carbs, protein
sources, and specific nutrients. But the
truth is that it’s really not that
difficult if you consider a couple of
general things.
First off; don’t worry too much about
specific vitamins and minerals. As
long as you’re eating a variety of
nutritious, unprocessed (emphasis on
unprocessed!) foods, you’re likely
covering all your bases from a
nutritional standpoint.
Secondly, when it comes to the
selection process during a trip to your
nearby grocery store, pick up a variety
of fruits, vegetables, and protein
sources. Choose to eat “brown” carbs
(whole grain and natural foods) and
stay away from processed, refined
products. As far as fats go, stick to
olive and canola oils, nuts and nut
butters, sources of omega-3 fatty
acids, and naturally occurring fats.
Healthy Eating Tip #2: Shop the
“Border”
The key to improving nutrition is to
shop the “border,” or along the outer
aisles, of your grocery store. When
you do this, you avoid the
temptation of the sugary, prepackaged
foods filling the shelves in
the center aisles. Keeping all the
refined and processed options out of
sight helps you cut those
unnecessary foods you add to your
cart. The border of the grocery store
is where you’ll find fresh produce,
lean protein, whole grain breads, and
dairy products. Having said that, it’s
OK to veer away from the border for
select items, like olive oil and brown
rice; just don’t wander too far!
Healthy Eating Tip #3: Taste the
Rainbow
The more colorful your plate, the
more nutrients it likely features.
Focus on buying an array of colorful
fruits and vegetables to eat
throughout the day, adding them to
a salad or stir-fry, or munching on
them alone. You can also consider
adding these colorful foods to egg,
meat, rice, or other protein dishes
and carbohydrate sources.