Personal Nutriton Plan

Now that we have all of this information, I challenge you (and me) to make one small change today to improve your eating habits.  Don't call it a diet!  

("How's the Diet Going?," 2012)

Have you ever visited http://www.choosemyplate.gov/?  This is a FREE resource that is a really great start in nutrition education and tracking. 

Personally, after learning more about carbohydrates, I know that I need to increase my consumption of healthy whole grains.  Carbohydrates are not all bad and they do not make you fat.  I limited my intake based on that incorrect assumption and I noticed a decrease in my energy levels. 
Some examples to add to your diet are:

• 100% whole wheat bread
• Brown rice
• Whole grain cereal
• Oatmeal
• Quinoa

Also, I know that I do not eat enough vegetables.  These provide the crucial vitamins and minerals needed for our bodies to function optimally. My plan is to add vegetables to every meal. 

• Spinach omelette in the morning
• Salad for lunch
• Carrot sticks or celery with almond butter for snack
• Warm vegetable with dinner (broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower)

Do you feel that your "plate" is lacking?  How can you improve that today?  You don't have to overhaul your entire life right away, but you can take one step today on the journey to a healthier you.  You can do it!

References

How's the diet going? [Digital image]. (2012, December 23). Retrieved from http://dobrador.com/