Healthy Eating Lifestyle – Staying On Top Of Your New Diet
You’ve probably heard of the Mayo Clinic, but have you heard of its other “non-profit” sister organization? The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) at the Mayo Clinic is an international institution with a mission to improve health and well being through education and research.
It was founded by Dr. Richard Johnson, who received his doctorate degree in nutritional counseling from the University of Illinois at Champaign. Dr. Johnson is also a certified nutrition specialist, registered dietitian, and senior author of several books including “How To Live Longer: The Science Behind Natural Weight Loss.” Today’s featured entry is on a healthier eating lifestyle: not a diet, as many people think, but a healthier eating habit that actually work to help you lose weight and improve your overall body composition.
So what is a healthier eating lifestyle?
Basically, it means eating a balanced, healthy diet that makes you feel better than before. It is often confused with a vegetarian or vegan diet, which is simply another way of saying you’re eating less meat, and fewer fruits and vegetables, though those too are part of a healthy eating plan. Some people may say you can eat as much as you want and as often as you want, and you’ll still be healthy. And while eating the right foods does indeed add up to a healthier lifestyle, it is important not to expect miracles. Even if you do lose weight, you still need to make sure your eating habits and behaviors don’t come back to haunt you when you return to the normal eating pattern. In short, you’ve got to keep your mind healthy, and your body healthy, if you’re going to be successful in achieving your weight loss goals.
One of the first things you need to do when trying to adopt a new healthy eating habit is to figure out what kind of foods you already eat and how much you eat. This is important, because it will help your doctor figure out the best balance of nutrients you’re getting from the foods you already eat, and it will allow you to keep track of your progress as you change your eating patterns. Once you’ve done that, you can then work on finding new, healthy eating habits that complement your current diet and encourage you to eat a healthier, nutritionally balanced meal on a regular basis.
Exercise Is Important
Exercise is an important factor. If you aren’t already exercising, you might have to make a few changes to make a healthier eating habit work for you. Most people who follow a healthier eating plan are doing so because they have seen results with their diets and want to continue on them. You don’t have to go on a crash diet or do hours of cardio, but you may have to start by walking for 20 minutes a day, drinking eight glasses of water a day, and taking a multivitamin.
It’s important to make sure you enjoy what you eat. While it may sound like a simple concept, it really isn’t. Eating in a way that you enjoy and find enjoyable is one of the most important keys to healthy eating. If you enjoy your meals, you can stick with your meals. And if your meals taste good, you won’t have to worry about missing out on all of the vitamins, nutrients, and other ingredients that will support your goal of a healthier lifestyle.
Remember that you’re the one who has to live with the results of your diet. If you make a decision to start eating healthier, make it a point to stick with it, to learn as much about the healthy eating plans as you can, and then make a commitment to making that plan work for you.