Recommended Eating Habits by Dietitians

When asking dietitians how and what to eat, you will get a variety of answers, as they all have different beliefs as to what are the best eating habits and types of foods to include in your everyday diet. However, there are a few habits that almost all dietitians will include in their own diet and their recommendations for clients as well.

• Eat Plenty of Protein
• Adults should aim to have 20-30 grams of protein at each meal as well as protein in every snack that you are eating throughout the day.
• Drink Up
• Water is a very important part of the diet and should be consumed throughout the day. Also, thirst can be mistaken for hunger, so before eating, drink a glass of water.
• Practice Prepping
• Start small, but try to start prepping meals and snacks on the weekend to make your healthy habits easier during the week when you are busy.
• Make Breakfast Portable
• The mornings can be the most busy time of the day making it difficult to get in a good breakfast. By making an on-the-go breakfast ahead of time will help keep you on track and start your day will a healthy and nutritious meal.
• Fill Your Freezer
• To make sure you have quick and easy meals on hand, stock your freezer with frozen veggies, rice, shrimp and fruit so you can quickly throw together a healthy meal on a busy week night.
• Use the Crock-pot
• The slow cooker is a great way to have a healthy dinner on a night when you get home late or are on the go. Throw the ingredients in in the morning, and it will be ready and fully cooked by the time you get home. 
• Have a Snack
• To keep your blood sugar level and to prevent from getting too hungry and eating junk, keep raw fruit, cut up veggies and hummus at work or in your refrigerator for a quick and healthy snack when you get home or to hold you over until it is time to eat dinner. 
• Stock Your Pantry
• Keep some healthy staples in your pantry to use as side dishes for a quick dinner or snack. Things like beans, rice, canned vegetables, nut butters and protein powder.
• Make it Easy
• Sometimes, a rotisserie chicken and frozen vegetables is the best you can do for dinner, and that is OK. Save your more involved ans complicated recipes for the weekend and make it easy and convenient for during the week when you have other obligations.