Hi There,
I don't know about you, but we're three days into the New Year, and my inbox and social media feeds are already filled with recommendations for detoxes and puritanical crash diets disguised as "cleanses" and "resets."
I'm just not into it. In fact, I think they kinda set us up for failure. Don't you?
So while they sell the promise of health, you're often left wanting. With that in mind, I want to share some practical, evidence-based tips with you.
No cleanses. No detoxes. No lofty promises. Just simple healthy practices that are easy to implement.
Here's why I think you'll like them:
- Slow down. Sitting down and taking your time to eat supports good digestion, and it also allows you the breathing room you need to rest and relax a few times a day.
- Enjoy your food and try new things. Pleasure is a good thing, and your foods should taste delicious. Trying new foods and recipes also creates novelty and fosters enjoyment. Researchers have found that people who try new recipes regularly tend to eat healthier and have more well-rounded diets than those who don't.
Here's some nourishing, whole foods recipes to get you started. ❤️
- Plan it out. Planning your meals alleviates last-minute decision fatigue and helps you maintain your budget. Further, researchers have found that women who plan their meals in advance eat more fruits and vegetables and make healthier choices over all.
You can plan meals with a pad and paper, or try Real Plans which has loads of Nourished Kitchen recipes.
- Emphasize whole, minimally processed foods. Pretty simple right? Aim for balance between raw, fermented, and cooked foods, and among plant foods and animal-foods such as fish, dairy, meat, and poultry as it suits you.
- Eat with people you love. Eating in the company of others (and without the distraction of your phone) means time to truly connect. Even more, kids who eat family meals tend to have better school outcomes, healthier diets, and fewer incidences of disordered eating.
- Move your body in a way that feels good. If you want to train for a marathon, go for it! Or if you crave an intense cross-fit session, that's awesome! But, remember, that slow, gentle, consistent movement matters too. A fantastic resource is the book Movement Matters by Katie Bowman.
Gentle, consistent steps forward make the biggest difference - and lead to longer lasting effects than all the 2-week miracle fixes popping up right now. ❤️
As always, thank you so much for being part of this community.
Peace + Wellness,
Jenny McGruther, NTP
Nourished Kitchen
P.S. I have something REALLY exciting to share with you next week. I've been working on it for over a year, and I'm just thrilled to share it with you. ❤️
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