What does it mean to choose healthy foods? Sometimes what we think is the healthy choice is actually not😬. We might see pre-packaged food that has healthy language written all over it and assume it is a good choice, but in reality it is marketing to deceive us.
I am going to keep this as simple as possible. While it might seem hard to choose healthy foods, it’s actually quite simple. It’s just not easy to stick to.
First, avoid highly processed and pre-packaged foods. The best choice are foods with very few ingredients and that come from nature and not a factory. Granola bars might sound healthy, but the reality is that they are highly processed, full of sugars, additives, seed oils, and artificial flavors. We want foods that grow in the ground or on a tree or bush. A potato grows on the ground but a potato chip is made in a factory.
Another thing to consider is choosing foods with nutrients, minerals & vitamins, and macronutrients. Vitamins from fruits and veggies are much better than “green powders”. Macronutrients are best from lean protein sources, complex carbs and healthy fats, rather than protein bars, processed breads and saturated fats. My go-to tip is to ask myself where the food came from. Is it something I can find in nature or did it come from a factory?
Now, I realize that sometimes we need convenience and easy meals. I get it. We are all busy and need help. When you decide to choose processed foods, look at the ingredient list. What is in your food?
Some easy choices are frozen veggies (no extra ingredients), frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, packaged turkey burgers, ect…
It’s not easy to change habits, choose the healthier option, and be intentional about what you buy and eat. Your health is worth it! It gets easier the longer you do it, and you will feel your best when your body is well nourished.
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