National Nutrition Month: Simple Steps for a Healthier You
- Dr. Jeremy Will, D.C.
- Mar 20
- 3 min read
March is National Nutrition Month, a time to focus on making better food choices and building healthy habits. Eating well isn’t about strict diets; it’s about balance, variety, and making small changes that add up over time. The good news? Eating healthier can be simple!
1. Build a Balanced Plate
A healthy meal includes protein, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats. Protein from foods like chicken, beans, and fish helps build strong muscles. Eating colorful fruits and veggies gives your body essential vitamins, while whole grains and healthy fats provide energy and keep your brain sharp.
2. Drink More Water
Water helps your body digest food, move nutrients, and stay energized. Drink at least 8 cups daily and choose water instead of sugary drinks. Staying hydrated helps prevent headaches, keeps your skin healthy, and improves focus.
3. Snack Smarter
Healthy snacks keep your energy up between meals. Try fruit, yogurt, nuts, or veggies with hummus instead of chips or candy. Choosing whole foods instead of processed snacks helps you stay full longer and avoid sugar crashes.
4. Slow Down & Enjoy Your Food
Eating too fast can lead to overeating and stomach discomfort. Take time to chew your food and enjoy each bite without distractions like TV or phones. Listening to your body’s hunger and fullness signals helps you eat the right amount.
5. Move Your Body Every Day
Eating well and staying active work best together. Try to move at least 30 minutes daily by walking, stretching, or playing a sport you enjoy. Exercise helps your body stay strong, boosts your mood, and keeps your heart healthy.
Conclusion
Making healthier choices doesn’t have to be complicated. Start small - drink more water, add a veggie to your plate, or take a short walk each day. Over time, these simple habits will help you feel better and stay healthier. This National Nutrition Month, challenge yourself to take one step toward better health. You’ve got this!
Nutritional Resources that I Find Useful
An anti-inflammatory diet that is high in protein and fats and low in grain-based carbohydrates has been shown to have countless positive side effects. This type of diet can reduce migraine severity, decrease episodes of low back pain, lessen the severity of osteoarthritis, improve exercise, lower blood pressure and blood sugar, all in addition to helping someone lose weight. Trying to find helpful information on the internet can be a daunting task for anything, and in regards to nutrition, it can be absolutely overwhelming. So I’ve compiled a list of resources that I have found helpful in the past when looking for recipes or guidance on what’s healthy or what’s an alternative way to make a favorite meal.
This is a local dietitian out of Manhattan that offers great recipes, an informative newsletter, and can even offer personal nutritional advice if you are looking to make a big change.
This site offers a ton of different blog posts and articles on a variety of topics, mainly focusing on nutrition and a paleo diet. In addition to nutrition advice, there’s a host of articles on proper sleep habits, fitness routines, and weight loss.
This site has a ton of great recipes and meal planning information while also focusing on diet information to help with autoimmune disorders.
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