Top 10 Nutrition Strategies
Top 10 Nutrition Strategies
by Strive Nutrition
Change your mindset
Get rid of the “diet” mindset. There are no “good” foods or “bad” foods. Think of feeding your body nutritious foods from all five food groups. Make all foods fit.
Eat Breakfast
Start your morning with a breakfast that includes 3 of the 5 food groups.
Fuel Regularly
Skipping meals can lead to overeating and extreme swings in hunger and fullness. It can also interfere with normal metabolism. It is more difficult to make nutritious food choices when feeling irritable hunger.
Portion Control
Slow down, be mindful, eat at the table, use smaller plates/bowls, check in with hunger before second servings, portion out meals/snacks.
Fix Healthy Snacks
Snacks are a great way to fuel your body with healthy nutrients.
Plan ahead, portion out, pick protein and include 2 of the 5 food groups.Focus on Fiber
Vegetables, fruits, whole grains are great fiber sources. Fiber helps us stay full longer. It can also improve cholesterol levels and help manage blood sugar.
Drink More Water
Stay well hydrated. Often people mistake thirst for hunger. Goal is at least 64 oz/day.
Take Care of Yourself. Make Sleep, Stress Relief, and Physical Activity A Priority
Living in a stressed/chaotic state can alter hunger and fullness hormones. Sleep deprivation and stress can lead to an appetite suppression + overeating cycle.
Trust your body
Learn to pay attention to your body’s hunger and fullness cues. Do you know when your body is way too hungry or way too full?
Have A Plan
Whether it’s planning meals for the week, snacks for the day, exercise, or choices when eating out, having a plan sets you up for success!
These strategies are provided by our Missoula neighbors and fellow Lagree MT-ers, Denise & Kate Zimmer. This mom and daughter duo make up Strive Nutrition, providing realistic, individualized, and empowering nutrition consulting.
Denise Zimmer, RDN, LDN
Kate Zimmer, RDN, LDN