Easy Healthy Eating Habits

Eating healthy is not easy, but there are some easy habits you can create that can make healthy eating easier. While this list may seem long, some of them you may already do and those that you do not, you don't have to try to adopt them all at once. Try to choose between one and three to focus on, and add in the rest as you feel necessary.

• Get rid of processed foods
• The best way to clean up your diet is to ditch the processed foods and focus on eating whole, real foods instead. Try to rid your cabinets of canned soups, instant grains and microwavable meals. 
• Aim to shop locally
• By doing this, you are also able to eat what is in season and you are able to support local farms. This helps your diet because it will be cheaper to purchase in-season produce and you will be eating more of a variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the year.
• Eat for color
• Aim to get at least 4-5 colors on your plate a each meal. By adding more color into your meals, you will add more flavor, texture and added nutrients. 
• Bring your own lunch
• This is also another one of the best things you can do to improve your diet. By packing your own lunch, you know exactly what you are putting into your body and are not tempted to go through the drive through when you become starving at lunch time. You are much more likely to make healthy choices when you have them at your finger tips.
• Meal prep
• Preparing breakfasts, lunches, dinner and snacks ahead of time will allow to to eat healthy throughout the entire week. Having healthy food already prepared at work and when you get home from work will allow you to have health options and not having to whip up a quick meal or get take out.
• Make salad for dinner
• Salads are probably the easiest way to get in a ton of nutrients when you get home late or don't have a lot of time to make dinner. Keep fresh veggies/greens on hand with some prepped protein, quickly throw into a bowl for a quick, light and healthy dinner. 
• Swap out your sweeteners
• Having sweeteners on hand in necessary for certain foods and recipes. However, not all sweeteners are the same and you should try to swap out chemical-filled sweeteners for more natural options such as maple syrup and local honey.