The Academy and Nutrition and Dietetics made this year's National Nutrition Month motto "Savor the Flavor of Eating Right" to encourage Americans to eat right while truly enjoying the experience of food. Whether that be in social situations or family dinners on a daily basis, you should enjoy the food you're eating while still making it healthy. Below are some tips and suggestions for "savoring the flavor" that the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics suggests.
- Appreciate food pleasures and flavors: rather than eating mindlessly, take the time to really enjoy and savor your food. Not only can this help to enjoy your food, but you will eat less because you are taking your time and noticing how your body is filling up.
- Develop a Mindful Eating Pattern: how, why, when and where is just as important as what you are eating. Developing a mindful eating pattern can help your reset both your body and your mind to help you live a healthier life.
- Consult a Registered Dietitian: a registered dietitian can help educate and guide you in your food and diet choices while keeping your tastes and preferences in mind. Dietitians are able to separate diet facts from fads and guide
- Enjoy Food Traditions and Social Experiences: Prioritize family dinners and learn to appreciate the food traditions that come along with social gatherings that are important to you.
Taking the time to truly incorporate these into your life will help you develop eating habits that are good for you, but also allowing you to enjoy your food and not feel deprived from social events and foods that you enjoy.
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