GRAND RAPIDS, me. – Friday is New Year’s Eve and the time for New Year’s resolutions is just around the corner. A common New Year’s resolution for many is to eat healthier meals. A locally registered nutritionist says the focus should be on eating healthier foods rather than dieting.
It’s about setting goals and sticking to them, says Jessi Holden, the Mary Free Bed registered nutritionist. But it is even more important to be kind to yourself and your body.
“You don’t have to go to extremes,” said Holden. “You can include all foods, all food groups. You can make baked goods, you can have fresh produce, you can have canned and frozen products. “
When setting yourself nutritional goals for the New Year, according to Holden, don’t think about restrictions, but rather remember to modify your daily meals and add nutritional benefits.
She also says that you have days and weeks to get started, you don’t have to limit yourself completely on New Years Day. She recommends a healthier mindset when it comes to your relationship with food, as that will last well beyond January.
“We want people not to feel guilty because guilt doesn’t encourage sustainable habits,” she said.
The things that Holden says they worked for their customers focus on the two F’s – taste and fiber.
“These two things will help you stay full and energetic throughout the day,” she said.
Small, impactful changes to your diet will help keep your goals in place.
