Nutrition

What you put in your body is what you get out of your body. Put in nutritious food and you will be better off with your physical and mental health, and all aspects of your life.

Remember, it is not about the number on the scale. So many things that are not in your control will affect your weight, such as genetics and environment.

Try not to skip meals. Make time for breakfast. Wake up 10 minutes earlier, or set up something the night before. This will help you avoid reaching for the quick snacks that are poor in nutritients.

Drink water! Drink water! Drink water! Throughout the day, drink water. Don’t reach for the juice or soda when you’re thirsty.

Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits throughout the day:
- If you have a picky eater at home, start with the goal of ONE vegetable at dinner and ONE fruit for a snack or dessert EVERY DAY.
- The recommendation is 5 servings. That’s a fruit at breakfast, a vegetable at lunch, a fruit for afternoon snack, a vegetable (or two) for dinner, a fruit for dessert.
- Strapped for time? Cut up vegetables, sprinkle on oil and salt and pepper, and roast them in the oven for 20-30 minutes, depending on the vegetable. Carrots, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, asparagus, zucchini, sweet potato, potato.