Hello Buckeye Wellness Innovators,
Healthy, balanced eating is important year-round and March is National Nutrition Month. Remember to build your healthy eating plan with your lifestyle and nutritional needs in mind. Spring and summer are great times to change up your menus and try new things.
If you are trying to lose weight, set reasonable, short-term goals and avoid fad diets. Make sure you are getting your five daily servings of fruits and vegetables. I get my five servings in almost every day by making a smoothie for breakfast in my NutriBullet—in it goes spinach, an avocado, blueberries, raspberries/strawberries, and a banana with protein powder, 1 tsp of flaxseed oil, and a tsp of turmeric with a little pomegranate juice and water. Try it and see how you feel!
Warmer weather also means garden season is approaching! Some gardeners find that tending to their sprouts is a great stress reliever! If you lack time and/or a green thumb, farmers’ markets also are a great choice. With warmer weather, you can also try grilling fruit for an even sweeter taste. Watermelon and peaches are good starting options. And, don’t forget, fish or poultry are healthy and tasty grilling choices, too. Visit Choose My Plate and learn about healthy options to choose for your meal.
As you continue to make healthy choices, I encourage you to try a new recipe or make an old one healthy!
Last of all, remember to keep taking and giving a dose of Vitamin G for gratitude every day to improve your own and others’ moods. Evidence from studies support that, if practiced daily, it works to improve your cardiovascular health and mental well-being.
Go Buckeyes!