When I tell people I'm studying to be a Registered Dietitian, usually the first thing they ask is, "So how do I eat better?" I wish it was as easy as saying, Don't eat so much, or Eat your vegetables, but then there would be no need for my blog! In reality, it takes a lot of analysis of your current diet to know what needs improvement. But you don't need to hire a dietitian to start eating healthier.
Before you make any major changes to your diet, it's important to know your current eating habits. The best way to learn is by keeping a food log. Write down everything you eat and drink for 5 days (and I mean everything - no cheating), and you're bound to see some patterns. For me, it was too much fruit and not enough vegetables. I also tended to reach for something sweet when I was low on energy. And I wasn't getting enough protein. But now I work on these areas to create a more balanced diet.
Try it - and be honest with yourself! Maybe you'll find out that you tend to snack a lot. Or you eat a lot of processed foods. Or your daily latte fix is getting expensive. There's no better time to start changing these habits for a healthier, happier you.
Before you make any major changes to your diet, it's important to know your current eating habits. The best way to learn is by keeping a food log. Write down everything you eat and drink for 5 days (and I mean everything - no cheating), and you're bound to see some patterns. For me, it was too much fruit and not enough vegetables. I also tended to reach for something sweet when I was low on energy. And I wasn't getting enough protein. But now I work on these areas to create a more balanced diet.
Try it - and be honest with yourself! Maybe you'll find out that you tend to snack a lot. Or you eat a lot of processed foods. Or your daily latte fix is getting expensive. There's no better time to start changing these habits for a healthier, happier you.
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Thanks! That's good advice! :) I'm looking forward to reading your blog!
hi lisa, its koalaface again. I must say I LOVE your blog. its a great site to catch up on the nutritions from the professional expert's point of view. and nothing better than having the pro be my best friend!! its like everything i wanna know/inform/learn and i feel like im chatting with u....! but its great. I keep a food diary myself. Ive been doing it more and keeping it up the last 3 years or so but its good to know what yer "unconsciously" just putting into yer body. its a good way to see yer pattern! i write some health benefit stuff but not that many ppl know about my blog, so i guess its all good. haha, u should also do like a "foodie blog" for all the reviews of place u and eric go out to eat.
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