Kick off the new year by adopting new healthy habits into your eating routine. From added more fruit and veggies to your plate, to increasing your daily intake of fiber or protein, use these basic tips and recipe ideas to get started!
Brighten Your Plate
Smoothies provide an easy way to incorporate several servings of produce into a single meal. They taste great too! Our Family has a wide variety of frozen fruit to create a tasty energizing smoothie to enjoy at home or on the go! Check out this recipe for a Tropical Tajin Smoothie Bowl for a bright and refreshing twist on a mango smoothie.
Fill Up on Fiber
Fiber is an essential ingredient for overall gut health. Regular intake of soluble fiber helps you feel fuller longer. Add more fiber-rich foods like whole grains, beans, barley, apples, pears and oats into your diet. Try this recipe for Peanut Butter and Chocolate Energy Balls from Our Family for a great snack to help hit your fiber goals!
Snack Smart
Go ahead… take a snack break! Eating snacks between meals can improve mood, manage your weight and boost nutrient intake. They also stabilize blood sugar levels and curb between meal hunger. Combine carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats and fiber for a snack that satisfies. Try hummus and veggies, fruit and Greek yogurt, or unsalted nuts and dried fruit.
Choose Nutrient Powerhouses
Getting the most health bang for your buck from the foods you eat starts with selecting nutrient-dense foods – those that are high in disease-fighting vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Examples include salmon, quinoa, leafy greens and berries to name a few. Salmon Brunch Bowl recipe or Sweet Mesquite Salmon.
Plan Your Protein
Protein foods promote satiety, build and preserve muscle and may foster weight loss when eaten as part of a nutritious diet. Include a variety of lean meats/poultry, fish and eggs, along with plant-based protein sources such as beans, nuts, seeds and soy to meet your needs.