Nutrition Basics
Where do I start?
If you are reading this you have already accomplished the most important first step. Surround yourself with like-minded people who will support you rather than ridicule your efforts.
It makes it easier for the children too if they are not the only ‘weirdoes’ doing this and if they have friends with whom to chat and exchange experiences.
All beginnings are hard, but it does become easier.
Don’t expect any instant miracles. These days we want things to happen fast or else we think it is clearly not working. If you try to get healthy too fast it simply won’t last (like that diet!).
Take steps, small moves, but keep moving in the right direction.
Have fun. Our attitude really tints our actions. If parents can truly enjoy healthy living the enthusiasm will be catchy and everyone will want to participate…
Some basics
- Vegetables are our best friends: Can you imagine, the more the merrier! Loads of vitamins and minerals are in veggies and plenty of fibre and water too.
- Next comes Fruit: There is a huge variety of fruits, really delicious, colourful and sweet. The sugar in fruit is natural and the fibre helps ensure it is processed properly.
- Proteins are our building blocks: Fish, chicken, meat, eggs, beans. All the cells in the body rely on protein to function.
- Carbohydrates are our energy: Potatoes and grains. Choose whole grain, the less our food is processed the more goodness we get from it.
- Treats are for odd occasions: Sounds odd? We have become accustomed to having ‘everything always’, but what is left for special times? Keep a stock of healthy snacks for those moments you need something to pick on.
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