22/03/2021
Eating well is based on a solid foundation of having access to safe and culturally appropriate food and eating enough food.
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This is where I start with clients, then we move up the pyramid to build, layer on top of layer, habits that support a way of eating that is going to work for their health and life.
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There is no supplement that will outweigh all the foundational eating habits needed to thrive, and I will always recommend food first unless the evidence shows us that we need more than what our food provides, like vitamin D for example.
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How we eat surrounds every layer, and it helps inform what to eat. Eating mindfully and enjoying your food are super important factors to consider with every layer so you enjoy eating and maintain positive habits, because food is more than just fuel in most cases.
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Find which layer you are at, and you can use it as a jumping off place to set a small goal to build on the next layer to support your health to create consistent habits.
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Some days I skip a meal because I’ve prioritized work or house tasks instead (whoops!). I don’t feel great doing this and have less energy and mental capacity so I remind myself the next day to just stop and eat, starting at the bottom of the pyramid again.
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I hope this helps as a reminder to lay a foundation first!
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