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With the abundance of information out there on how to be healthy, it can be overwhelming to get moving in the right direction for better health. There are so many smart strategies out there for getting and staying healthy, but your very first step should be nutrition.

With the abundance of information out there on how to be healthy, it can be overwhelming to get moving in the right direction for better health. If you’re just getting started with a healthier lifestyle, should you start with daily meditation? Crossfit? Walking? Organic foods? Clean eating? More laughter? Less work?

It’s enough to make your head spin and paralyze your progress!

There are so many smart strategies out there for getting and staying healthy, but your very first step should be nutrition. Better nutrition can affect every other aspect of your life. From weight to mood to energy, the right nutrition is the foundation for health.

• A healthy and nutritious diet can help you maintain energy throughout the day. Meals and snacks made up of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains eaten at regular intervals throughout the day can help keep blood sugar steady and prevent mid-afternoon slumps.
• Keep brain fog at bay with nutrition. A lack of mental alertness can negatively impact many of your other activities throughout the day.
• Good nutrition supports fitness. Whether you’re going straight for the high intensity workouts or prefer walking your dog around the neighborhood in the evenings, a healthy diet not only delivers the energy you need to get it done but also helps you store some energy for your next workout.
• Achieve or maintain a healthy weight with the right nutrition. It’s very difficult to outrun a poor diet. When it comes to losing weight, a healthy diet can make or break your fitness routine.
• A healthy diet has also been linked to a more stable mood, which can help you stay positive as you become the best version of you!
• Nutrition is the cornerstone of health now and long into the future. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains has been linked to reduced risk of disease both in the short- and long-term for healthy aging.

Treating yourself well with a healthful and varied diet is the most important thing you can do to embrace a healthier lifestyle and do what you love.

How are you making positive changes to your diet for a more healthful and active life?

Wherever you are in your journey, add flavor and variety with dietitian-recommended menu choices at restaurants. Search for Healthy Dining picks near you, loaded with nutrition, on HealthyDiningFinder.com.

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