10 Healthy Tips for Holistic Eating

Ready to forget the diet books and eat healthier without even trying? Learn how to practice holistic eating!

As more people begin to approach health in a holistic manner, rather than treating every aspect of our bodies and our health as separate issues, a new way of looking at food and nutrition is emerging.

In this new, holistic view of eating, it is not so much about counting calories or excluding certain foods as it is incorporating a wide variety of nutritious foods into our daily diet, and finding a healthy balance.

Holistic eating is easier than you think – and a lot easier than sticking to a detailed and restrictive diet!

Here are 10 tips that can help you learn holistic eating, and get on track to a healthier, happier relationship with food:

1. Savor each bite.

Take time to delight in the eating experience. Doing so helps you feel more satisfied with smaller portions of your favorite foods. Slow down to notice flavors, textures and changes as you chew each morsel.

2. Embrace mindful snacking.

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3. Shift your intentions around food.

Instead of focusing on dieting and will power, focus your energy on creating a nourishing, nutrient-dense plate of whole foods, and find bliss in your intention to care for yourself.

4. Try new nutrient-dense ingredients.

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5. Snack for heart health.

Scientific evidence suggests…that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease….

6. Eat with gratitude.

Gratitude practices can bring happiness. The same can be said for creating joyful eating experiences….

7. Create convenience foods.

Resist unhealthy vending machine temptations by preparing wholesome convenience foods and bringing them with you when you’re on the go….

8. Grow something.

Growing your own food is healthy and rewarding. Indoor container gardens are easy to maintain all year. Plus, the presence of plants in the home can improve air quality while reducing stress and anxiety.

9. Preplan breakfast.

Ensure you have time for this essential meal by preparing breakfast foods ahead of time. Make smoothie packets and store them in the freezer, or blend up a smoothie the night before. Add a scoop of almond butter to create a more satisfying meal.

10. Embrace Meatless Monday

Become part of the “Meatless Monday” movement and incorporate plant-based proteins into your meals….

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