Many of us, it seems, spent a good part of 2020 baking banana bread and mindlessly snacking while we were sheltering at home. Our routines changed so dramatically last year that it’s only natural we strayed from some of our healthy habits. As we start a new year, hoping that life will return to some semblance of normality in the coming months, how do we get our diets back on track? The key is making lifestyle changes that support healthy eating now and in the future.
Keep up the (healthy) at-home cooking
More people have been cooking at home. Even when restaurants reopen, the more meals you can cook at home can help you work more nutrient-dense foods into your day. This means using a range of colorful fruits and vegetables, foods that contain healthy fats like olive oil, avocado and fish, high fiber whole grains and beans, and lean protein sources – including plant-based proteins – in your cooking. Even though many of us are experiencing cooking fatigue, experimenting in the kitchen with fresh ingredients and new recipes can make healthy eating delicious and fun. Making trendy pancake cereal and too many comfort foods, on the other hand, is something we can leave behind.
Enjoy healthy takeout
Until we’re able to regularly dine-in again, many of us are turning to take-out meals. Rather than using ordering in as an excuse to over-indulge, choose meals that fit closely with your usual healthy pattern. Take your time to select items that include plenty of vegetables and lean protein. For example – a healthy stir-fry or a protein-topped tossed salad, for example. Some restaurants will have nutrition information posted, too, which can help you make better choices. If you decide to order extra items so that you’ll have enough food for the next day, set tomorrow’s portion aside right away so you’re not tempted to overeat.
Connect with like-minded Individuals
When it comes to making diet and weight loss changes, a supportive community can make all the difference. Find people who share your desire to adopt a healthier lifestyle or lose weight and connect with them. Sharing your favorite healthy recipes, talking through challenges, keeping each other accountable, and cooking together. Even remotely – can help with meaningful lifestyle changes,
Enjoy healthy takeout
Until we’re able to regularly dine-in again, many of us are turning to take-out meals. Rather than using ordering in as an excuse to over-indulge, choose meals that fit closely with your usual healthy pattern. Take your time to select items that include plenty of vegetables and lean protein. For example – a healthy stir-fry or a protein-topped tossed salad, for example. Some restaurants will have nutrition information posted, too, which can help you make better choices. If you decide to order extra items so that you’ll have enough food for the next day, set tomorrow’s portion aside right away so you’re not tempted to overeat.
Connect with like-minded Individuals
When it comes to making diet and weight loss changes, a supportive community can make all the difference. Find people who share your desire to adopt a healthier lifestyle or lose weight and connect with them. Sharing your favorite healthy recipes, talking through challenges, keeping each other accountable, and cooking together. Even remotely – can help with meaningful lifestyle changes,
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