Sunday, October 27, 2019

Food Lovers: Being Healthy Doesn't Have to Mean Giving up Your Favorite Foods

As the concept of wellness has become more prominent in our society, many individuals are looking for ways to fuel their bodies with nutrient packed food. Luckily, many companies and tools are working to make sure you can have your cake and eat it too! The trend of "healthy junk food" might sound like an oxymoron, but these foods are the real deal in both nutrients and taste. Exploring new options and best practices around nutrition can help you keep your body and mind feeling great!

Amy Ahlberg's article, Junk Food That's Good for You, discusses the fact that your "no list" of foods might be longer than it needs to be. Many "bad" foods, when consumed in moderation, may have health benefits -- even blue M&M's! Learning about the natural reaction of your body to certain foods will help you to understand how your body absorbs the nutrients in the foods you eat. Pass the hot sauce and beef jerky!

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Now that you know what foods might be better for you than you think, the next step is to make sure you keep the bad ones out. New studies have examined how what you buy effects your health, and this just in: Study Shows Access to Junk Food Makes it Harder to Eat Right. Make eating right easier on yourself by buying healthy alternatives, like Smart Sweets or use Thrive Market rather than throwing the candy bar in your cart at checkout.

Action Recommendations: 
    1. Shop Smart
    • When individuals are shopping at the grocery store, they be mindful of the fact that what they purchase at the store will ultimately be representative of what they eat that week.
    1. Read Labels
    • Use tools (ex: Fooducate) to understand the nutritional makeup of what they are consuming.
    1. Eat Clean Junk
    • Indulging doesn’t have to mean eating highly processed foods, but can resemble your favorite treats made out of clean, whole foods.
Consider these ideas next time you're at the grocery store- your body will thank you!

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