Healthy Eating and Nutrition for the Whole Family

Providing the family with healthy and nutritious meals is on all of our to do lists but this goal can often feel overwhelming and unattainable in the face of daily responsibilities and overwhelming schedules. Luckily, with a little bit of organization and some planning ahead, your family will be on the path to collaboratively creating a lifestyle shift that will positively impact you all in years to come! Here are some of my tips for creating simple and significant change in your family's eating habits: Commit to Eating Whole Foods Whole foods are foods that are as close to their natural form as possible. They haven't been refined or processed and are free from artificial substances. Examples of whole foods are, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and grains. A good hint to keep in mind is that whole foods don't have ingredients, they are the ingredients. Make a commitment to eating whole foods whenever possible -- this is one of the most important changes you will make in your family's food choices. Create a Weekly Menu Save time in the kitchen by taking 15 minutes each weekend to create a healthful menu for the upcoming week. This is a good opportunity to use all of those recipes that you have been collecting. Commit to introducing two new whole foods into each weeks menu to keep things fresh and to integrate the different health benefits of a wide range of foods. Make a Shopping List Based on your weekly menu, make a shopping list of ingredients and amounts nee...
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