Eating Healthy Tips for the New Year

Eating Healthy Tips for the New Year

I can’t believe that the New Year is almost here. I’m excited, but I also know it’s time to whip my diet into shape. Every New Year is a fresh start to get back on the smart eating train. With this in mind, I know some of my readers have a desire to eat a little healthier. Why do all the work ourselves? Check out these healthy eating tips for the New Year.

Drink more water

If you can’t do anything else to help yourself with healthy eating, drink more water. Water is a natural healthy staple we can all use. Drink a few more glasses of water to help you get back on the healthy eating train.

More veggies

One thing I love about simplicity is that it helps us to keep our sanity. For example, eating more veggies is another GREAT way to eat healthy this New Year. I like to make a few simple salads and enjoy them throughout the week. Already made salads are so easy to pull out of the fridge.

Get an accountability partner

Don’t try to do everything yourself, get an accountability partner. There is something special about sharing your failures and wins with a person. Pick someone that will build you up and make your healthy eating endeavors successful.

Stock up on great cookbooks

Let’s be honest, eating the same thing over and over again can get old. Which is why I’m excited to tell you all about these three full-color cookbooks. Each one has awesome healthy recipes that are easy and delicious. I did receive copies of these books, however, all opinions are 100% my own. 

• 100% Real by Top Chef fan favorite Sam Talbot shows you how to make wildly delicious, nourishing food using healthy, wholesome ingredients. Sample recipes: Zucchini “Pasta” with Green Goddess Vinaigrette; Souffle Omelet with Swiss Chard and Mixed Herbs; Mango Maca Smoothie and more.

• Cooking that Counts by the Editors of Cooking Light offers 1,200-1,500 calorie-controlled meal plans that meet daily calorie goals, as well as providing simple serving suggestions for sides to help you stay on track without feeling deprived. Sample recipes: Gluten-Free Pecan-Oatmeal Waffles; White Cheddar and Chive Potato Soup; Pork Medallions with Scallions and Magic Green Sauce and more.

• Everyday Vegetarian by the Editors of Cooking Light will help vegetarians and meat-eaters alike transform fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into nutritious, hearty meals. Sample recipes: Can’t-Believe-It’s-Vegan Chili; Tomato-Leek Pie with Quinoa Crust; Curried Peanut Sauce and Ramen Noodle Pizza and more.

Don’t make eating healthy harder than it needs to be in 2018. Join me and thousands of other people who are going to get healthier in 2018. You only get one life to live, so make it a healthy one.