You can fine tune your eating habits or consider an entire make-over. You get to make the call through the resources available to you in WellNS.
You can select from a set of healthy recipes or engage a health coach to work one-on-one and improve your nutrition.
Whatever issues you would like to address; salt / sodium, low fat diet, unique dietary needs, better habits dining out, WellNS has something for you.
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Eat Better
Nutritious food tastes great and is good for you!
Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures. In moderation, almost any food you like can be a part of a healthy diet. If you enjoy foods that are high in fat, sugar, or salt, you should limit how often you eat them, but you don’t have to eliminate tham entirely. You can balance these choices with healthy foods full of flavor and nutrients.
Variety is the spice of life – and your diet
You need more than 40 nutrients for good health, and no single food supplies them all. That’s why your daily food selections should include bread and other whole-grain foods, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and proteins like meat, poultry, or fish. If you miss a food group on one day, make up for it on the next.
A healthy diet reduces your risk for disease
By eating a low-fat diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and non-fat dairy products, you lower your risk for heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer.
Write down what you eat to achieve a balanced diet
If you want to improve your eating habits, you have to know what’s wrong with them. Start by writing down everything you eat for three or four days. Then check your list according to these tips.
Tips for eating healthier
Small changes can have big results: By adding yogurt as a snack or fruit to your cereal, you’re moving toward a healthier diet. Drinking a small can of tomato juice or adding lettuce to your sandwich boosts your vegetable servings.
Pay attention to portions: You may not realize that meat servings should be about the size of a deck of cards. A cup of pasta equals two servings and a pint of ice cream contains four servings. Keeping portion sizes reasonable makes it easier to eat the foods you want and stay healthy.
Know what you’re eating: To make wise choices, you need to know how foods affect your body. Saturated and trans fats raise cholesterol. Whole grains and carbohydrates add fiber to your diet and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.
Eat healthier when eating out: Most restaurants – even fast-food places – have healthy options. Ordering a veggie pizza and asking for less cheese can make a big difference. So can eating vegetable soup and broiled meats.