Summer is the easiest time to eat healthy with weekend farmer markets open and offering the most delicious fresh produce. Take advantage of this season and resolve to cook more, eat healthier and look better. Here are some of my favorite affirmations along with some from the experts to help you along your way.
Read labels.
You might opt for a low-fat chicken noodle soup, if you knew that the creamy tomato soup has 23 grams of fat.
Your diet is your bank account. (Bethenny Frankel, “Naturally Thin“)
Think carefully on what you want to spend your hard-earned calories one.
Eat your colors. (Michael Pollan, “Food Rules“)
The more colorful your plate is, the better your meal is for you.
You will never find anything healthy on a Chinese take out menu.
Recreate this fried rice dish at home to fill your craving.
Stop being a vegan and start enjoying what you eat. (Jamie Oliver)
Nothing is more important to a healthy diet than enjoying the food you eat.
Cancel your membership to the “Clean Plate Club” (Bethenny Frankel, “Naturally Thin“)
Everything in moderation! Never leave a restaurant without a doggy bag.
If it comes from a plant, eat it. If it’s made in a plant, don’t. (Michael Pollan, “Food Rules“)
Always choose real foods as opposed to processed foods. They taste better and are better for you.
Make at least one good food choice each day.
Diets are hard, but choosing the smaller size, forgoing the salt, or ordering dressing on the side are small, but easy choices you can make to help you eat better.
Photo by: Pink Sherbert Photography
