03/31/2025
Wrapping Up National Nutrition Month – Tips for Everyone
As National Nutrition Month comes to a close, I want to leave you with some simple, practical tips to help you keep making progress on your health and wellness journey. No matter where you’re starting from, small steps add up over time.
If you’re looking for easy ways to eat healthier, try focusing on whole foods as much as possible. That means more fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. Prepping meals at home, even just a couple of times a week, can help you cut back on added sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats found in processed foods. Hydration is just as important as what’s on your plate—most people don’t drink enough water, so aim to keep a water bottle with you throughout the day.
For those who struggle with meal planning, try building your meals around a balanced plate: half vegetables, a quarter protein, and a quarter whole grains or starchy vegetables. This helps keep meals filling, nutritious, and well-rounded. And don’t forget about mindful eating—paying attention to hunger cues, slowing down at meals, and avoiding distractions like screens while eating can make a big difference in how satisfied you feel.
If you’ve been thinking about making some changes to your diet but aren’t sure where to start, I’m here to help. I offer nutritional counseling here at the Lac Vieux Desert Health Center, and scheduling is easier than ever—no referral needed anymore. You just need to be an existing patient at the Lac Vieux Desert Health Center.
Here’s how it works:
Your first visit is a consult where we go over your wellness history, discuss your goals, and create a plan that works for you. From there, we schedule follow-up visits where I provide nutritional guidance, support, education, and practical tips. We’ll review your current eating habits, make adjustments as needed, and give you space to ask any questions you have along the way. My goal is to provide realistic, sustainable advice that fits your lifestyle.
I also offer telehealth appointments, so if coming into the Health Center isn’t convenient, we can still meet virtually.
If you’re ready to get started, call the Lac Vieux Desert Health Center at 906-358-4588 and ask to schedule a nutritional counseling consult with me. I look forward to working with you!
