The key to making healthy new year resolutions stick, is to make them simple and realistic. I share four tips to help you have a healthier 2023 on ABC Tampa.
My first tip is to start your day off right by eating breakfast.
Several studies have linked eating breakfast to better work performance and weight management. Make ahead parfaits are a great option. Simply start with with low fat plain Greek yogurt and top with fresh fruit and granola. Struesli Granola Redefined is a certified organic granola redefined without sweeteners, grains, or filler ingredients. It contains plant protein, prebiotics, fiber, and healthy fats all thanks to the antioxidant rich superfoods it is made with including hemp hearts, cocoa nibs. Walnuts, tiger nuts and black chia seeds. It makes a great plant-based topper for sweet recipes like yogurt parfaits and oatmeal but also savory recipes like egg scrambles. You can find Struesli Granola Redefined at Struesli.com and on Amazon.
My next tip is eat in more than you eat out. Studies suggest that meals prepared at home are almost already lower in fat, sodium and calories than meals prepared outside the home.
A great way to achieve this goal is to prep ahead lunch so you have homemade options to enjoy throughout the week such as salad jars. For my taco jar, I use Fresh Cravings refrigerated salsa for the dressing which is made with a short list of high-quality whole food ingredients including vine-ripened tomatoes, crisp vegetables and zesty peppers You can find it chilled in the produce section at Walmart in a range of heat levels and flavor varieties. Then add black beans, corn, bell pepper, , cheese and chopped romaine. For my Mediterranean salad jar, I used fresh cravings creamy hummus as the dressing which is made with a short list of high quality ingredients like chickpeas, savory tahini and Chilean extra virgin olive oil. It comes in variety of flavos including everything bagel, honey jalapeno, lemon garlic and spicy red pepper. You can find it in the deli section at Walmart. Then add chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta and arugula. Simply pour it out onto a plate before enjoying.
My third tip is to focus on building nutrient-dense snacks to bridge the gap between meals.
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Finally, supplement smarter in the new year.
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