It's National Nutrition Month!

It's already the middle of March and I can't believe it's taken me this long to announce:

It's National Nutrition Month

So, what are you doing to enchance your nutrition choices?

Have you kicked things up a notch?

Here's a few nutritional thoughts to keep in mind:

1 - Lifestyle- quit the yo-yo effect and leave the "diet" at the door, if you want to make some changes, then do them, what are you waiting for? Keep focused on the betterment of your health and make healthier choices everyday.

2 - Leave the processed goods at the grocery store - there are times when it seems easier and convenient to grab the pre-packaged easy food. Make sure your everyday choices involve whole food choices and if you're going to go with the pre-packaged stuff, do so on rare occasion only and know what you are feeding your body

3 - Keep  things simple, real live whole foods are that, simple. White sugar and white processed flour,  are all processed, refined, chemically altered and not dealt with well by our bodies. There are better choices out there, choose whole foods, whole grains and natural sugars on occasion.

4 - Do not deprive yourself - moderation is always the key - why deprive and over indulge later and then feel guilty and then totally abandon all healthy changes you've made? Reallly, its a vicious cycle, so moderation is key.

5 - Keep active - burn off some calories and have fun doing so. Go out and enjoy this bonus warm sunny weather we are having. Break out the runners, the bikes, the soccer balls and soak up that Vitamin D as well. I've been breaking out the spring wear and sandals and loving the sunshine.

6 - Set an example for others, be a healthy role model and seek advice, encouragement and support when needed. No one is perfect but be sure you remain accountable for your actions - if you can't be true to yourself then be accountable to someone else to help keep on track.

Please keep in mind, eating "sugar free", "fat free", "low fat" and filling up on processed cardboard boxed food, wrapped in colorful boxes, toting the above descriptions does not mean its nutrititious. Don't be "healthwashed" by marketing ploys and fall for their deceptive ways. Know what you are putting in your mouth.

Remember, not all fat is created equal, not all sugars are created equal, not all grains are created equal, really not all foods are created equal. Staying health conscious and making informed choices goes a long long way to the betterment of your health for today and your health for future years to come.

A few tidbits to keep in mind and to give you to ponder on this beautiful first day of spring.