Habits in nutrition, which is useful to get in America
'02.03.2021'
Source: Huffington Post
There are so many convenience foods in American stores that it's easy to forget the look of real vegetables and fruits. Buying washed and packed leaves, you may not remember when you were holding a whole fork of cabbage.
Journalists Huffington Post talked to nutritionists and nutritiologists about how to organize your food (and put the contents of the refrigerator in order) to eat really healthier and healthier foods. Are we curious?
Dear fruits!
Healthy snacks - fruits, vegetables, whole grains - should be placed in a conspicuous place so that the hand will automatically stretch toward them when you open the refrigerator.
“Arrange healthy food in the fridge so that you can see it right away, and put what you're trying to avoid deeper,” advises nutritionist Katie Serbinski.
You can take one more step towards healthy eating and place healthy foods in transparent containers or bags so that you can see them and use them easily without having to wash or peel. This strategy even uses Google. Scott Jambastiani, chef and mastermind for the company's global nutrition system, says that, unlike most offices, they focus on the simplicity and availability of healthy food. In addition, they take care of hydration - the first thing an employee sees when opening a refrigerator is water.
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Start with the dirty work
Marisa Moore, a nutritionist from Atlanta, encourages her clients to wash the fruits and vegetables they buy immediately after returning from the store and then cut them into pieces the size of one bite.
“If you have a whole pineapple, you are unlikely to eat it, but if you cut it into pieces, the likelihood increases significantly,” says the expert.
Better yet, do it all on the weekend and cook this kind of meal for the week. Secret from Moore: If you're making soup for a week, store it in the freezer in a clear container or flat bag to save space for other healthy foods. But if you don't have time, there is nothing wrong with buying healthy foods that are already washed and cut, says the nutritionist.
Arrange a place in the fridge (and wash it!)
Many people store fruits and vegetables in a transparent box in their fridge and fill their pantries with canned food. Molly Lee, health coach, founder and director Energizing Nutrition, believes that organizing a place in the fridge will help you lead a healthier lifestyle.
“Have different branches for different product categories,” says the specialist. "It both prevents cross-contamination and helps balance the diet."
If you have children and are already able to pack their own lunch or get snacks out of the fridge, consider having a drawer in the fridge or a section in the closet exclusively for them. And don't forget - seriously, don't forget - clean your refrigerator. Clean it up weekly and throw away any stuck food.
Update the dishes
Organization is the key to success, especially when it comes to the kitchen and your habits. Neat dishes will contribute to the results. If you have pricked plates or do not have the necessary kitchen utensils, you will not like cooking healthy food. Buy beautiful bowls, plates, cups from which you enjoy eating. Let it become a ritual.
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Do not be too hard on yourself
If you love something sweet or savory, depriving yourself of all the pleasures is not always the right decision. For a more adequate balance, Moore recommends that you always have one indulgence product in the house (the night dojoor will not be so scary if you eat one thing, not ten options for snacks and dishes).
Lee insists that her customers use the best-quality version of her favorite dessert. For example, organic dark chocolate, raw natural honey, can be mixed with other healthy snacks.
“It’s all more expensive, so you really enjoy every bite, and the great taste adds to the enjoyment because it’s made with good ingredients,” says the nutritionist.
Still, it's best not to keep your favorite treats in a prominent place to overcome the temptation to eat them several times a day or eat more than you need. Out of sight - out of a healthy lifestyle, experts joke. This might not be a bad idea.
