Kristina Conner, ND

1.                  Think before you eat.  Eating in a calm, relaxed way improves digestive function while making a meal enjoyable, not just another task to complete.  Before each meal, take a moment to reflect upon the nourishment that it will provide.  This can help you tune in to your body’s needs and the effects of the food you eat. 

2.                  Drink more water.  Your body needs water for proper functioning.   64 ounces a day is a good place to start.  Plain filtered or spring water is best, and you can add lemon or a splash of juice until you get used to the taste of pure water. 

3.                  Shop around the grocery store.  Stick to the periphery and avoid the middle aisles.  The most nutritious foods (fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, dairy) are located on the edges.  In the middle of the store (packaged & processed foods, sodas, and sugary snacks) poor nutrition abounds.

4.                  Eat more fruits and vegetables.  One way to make sure you’re getting enough is to make sure half your plate ( or half your intake at each meal) contains vegetables or fruits. The best source of many vitamins and minerals, this is the way to fill up on fiber and nutrients, maintain weight, and gain energy. 

5.                  Try different foods.  Most of us eat the same 20-30 foods every day.  Boredom leads to an unhealthy relationship to and a resistance to try new foods.  And exposure to new cuisines opens us up to healthy beneficial ways to expand ourselves. 


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