Mom's Nutrition

Here some ways to eat healthy so you don’t have to cheat, strategies to make sure your weekend habits don’t undermine healthy eating.  Just some quick tips to use.

First, be sure you stock up on fruits. There are plenty to choose from and be sure to try a variety of choices each weekend. They are your best source of snack foods with plenty of good nutrients and energy. Get a variety so you can eat what tastes best at the time and might be easiest to carry with you – i.e. taking a banana when you’re on the go will be easier than strawberries that most likely need to be cut, or a kiwi that needs to be peeled.

Second, eat low carb foods.  Foods that have a low glycemic index will keep you from getting tired and sluggish. If you consume foods that provide energy yet won’t put you to sleep, such as a salad with plenty of different items, then you will find you are adequately satiated yet still have the energy to perform the necessary tasks you may have (baby need a walk?).

Lastly, if you drink coffee or tea, try to limit the amount of sugar that goes in your beverage. Milk is a source, as is soy, of sugar and will slow you down over the course of the next hour or so. If you can stick to no added sugars from any source, you’ll be much better off. You can use sweetener if you have to, but if you’re concerned about what’s best for your health, stick to the natural sweeteners like stevia.

Enjoy your good nutrition while you are on the go!  And don’t forget if you need a supplement, make sure it’s a whole food nutritional supplement with nutrients from a variety of fruits and vegetables!