March is National Nutrition Month
Many people take January 1st and the beginning of the New Year as an opportunity to kickstart a new and healthy way of life. But if you missed that train, don’t worry — it’s not too late! Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month?
This makes it the perfect time to start thinking about your diet and the small changes you can implement to make it more beneficial for your body. Having a healthy diet isn’t just about losing weight. It’s about taking a holistic approach to your health.
If you’d like to celebrate National Nutrition Month by learning some useful nutrition tips and tricks, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on for our very best advice.
“Let Food Be Thy Medicine” – Hippocrates
Despite the fact that this statement from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates was made thousands of years ago, it remains one of the most valuable pieces of nutrition — and health — advice there is. Let’s take a look at what it means in practice. What Hippocrates is saying here is that food has the awesome power to help prevent or cause a myriad of different ailments.
This is why being mindful about what you eat is so important. If you fill your diet with whole foods, healthy fats, a variety of fruits and veggies, and sources of good-gut bacteria, you reduce your risk of developing heart disease and stroke, certain cancers, tooth decay, obesity — the list goes on and on. On the flip side, eating too much sugar, unhealthy fats, and processed foods can increase your risk of these things.
The Transformative Powers of Healthy Food Choices
When people make the switch from not caring about nutrition whatsoever to making healthy food choices, they’re often surprised by the tangible difference it makes in their bodies and in their lives. When you improve nutrition, a lot of other things in your life can improve as well.
Your sleep, energy levels, mood, weight, bodily functions, and, of course, your overall health all stand to get better. Healthy eating truly is transformative, and this is something that many people don’t understand until they experience it for themselves.
Realistic Ways to Eat Healthier
It’s clear that opting for a diet focused on healthy nutrition is beneficial in many ways. Yet it continues to be something that’s difficult for many people. Either due to a lack of time, resources, or money, many Americans struggle to maintain what is typically considered to be a healthy diet.
Here are some nutrition tips to make healthy eating a little easier
- Try not to eat foods with ingredients you cannot pronounce
- Prep your meals for the week in advance when you have time
- Include a veggie or piece of fruit in every meal
- Learn a little—a healthy diet starts with good nutritional education
Do National Nutrition Month the Right Way
This National Nutrition Month, make the commitment to make healthier nutrition choices. Your body will thank you for it!
If you’re struggling with nutrition or anything else that’s hindering your health, at Physicians Premier, we’re happy to help. Come visit us at our emergency room in Potranco, TX today.
Sources
Harvard School of Public Health, “Disease Prevention” https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/disease-prevention/
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, “Poor Nutrition” https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/nutrition.htm
