Healthy eating tips to use right now and in 2016!

Have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Several days of holidays are already gone. This festive time most people celebrated with families and friends by eating well planed homemade holiday meals, opening gifts, talking, perhaps even singing and overall having a really good time.  Now it’s the final moment of a decent year as we are approaching the last long weekend of this year.

As a nutritionist I would say that eating real whole food is important during the holidays and it doesn't have to be difficult. Here is a good tip. Once you understand the impact of healthy eating on your health and once you detoxify your kitchen cabinets, it becomes natural to eat healthy food.

You don’t need to count calories. I always indicate that this is one of the most unwise principle of healthy and balanced eating. Instead, healthy eating should become a lifestyle.

If you are new to this concept and your daily eating needs a change, check my website and book a consultation to find out what modifications would be beneficial to your health or weight.

Perhaps this could be your New Year’s resolution! I am positive that my customized nutrition and lifestyle plan can most noticeably change your life.

And cooking doesn't have to be a struggle, remember! You just have to learn how to do it.

Here are few tips to consider this week and months to come.

Start with one tip at a time and then move on to the next advice. Don’t get yourself overwhelmed.

·       Eliminate unhealthy fats - trans fats and vegetable oils. Instead use coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, avocado, nuts.

·       If you eat dairy (I don’t recommend), choose rather organic fermented products such as yogurt or kefir.

·       Eliminate (completely) pop beverages, energy drinks and any sweetened beverages. Instead drink filtered water, unsweetened green tea or herbal tea (any you like).

·       Eat meat grass – fed and organic. Eliminate any processed meat products.

·       Replace wheat flour with almond flour and margarine with butter.

·       Replace sugar with fruits.

·       Avoid artificial food additives such as sweeteners, colorants and synthetic preservatives.

·       Learn how to cook own meals at home!

·       If you work outside your home, bring a lunch you love to eat.

·       Plan ahead and prep your dinners.

·       If you don’t know how to make the changes, get support.

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Remember, I am here to help you!

Cheers!

Maria Pawlicka  M.Sc., BAA, CNP

Certified and Registered Nutritionist