Nutrition Tips For 2011

New Years Resolutions aside, it is important to make healthy choices year round! The foundation of a healthy lifestyle starts with proper nutrition. Even though the concept of nutrition is fairly simple, many people struggle with incorporating it into their daily lives. Thankfully, there are easy ways to start bettering your nutritional situation today!

Here are a few nutrition tips to help jump start you into 2011:

• Back to Basics: Food is intended to provide your body with energy to sustain you throughout the day. Become more conscious of what you are eating and why. Eat foods that will provide you with long lasting energy and avoid sugary pitfall foods that leave you feeling drained and unsatisfied after a few hours.
• Organic: Foods that are "certified organic," mean that no insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc. have been used to treat the plants. These higher standards translate into healthier foods for you and your family.
• Whole Foods: A healthy diet starts with eating more fresh vegetables and fruits. Eating at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies is not always easy, but this year JUST DO IT, your body will thank you! Along with consuming raw whole foods, try VÄXA Greens. One serving of VÄXA Greens is equivalent to eating 5 salads!
• Avoid Overeating: Eat to suppress hunger, not to feel full or fill and emotional need by binge eating.
• Portion Control: Use smaller plates and cups to ensure you are not eating more than you need. This technique really works!
• Say No to "Artificial": Artificial sweeteners and flavors may contain toxins that are thought by some to slow you down. Cut these whenever possible.