{"id":7908,"date":"2016-02-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/what-does-better-choices-really-mean-anyway\/"},"modified":"2016-02-23T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-02-23T00:00:00","slug":"what-does-better-choices-really-mean-anyway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/es\/what-does-better-choices-really-mean-anyway\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does \u201cBetter Choices\u201d Really Mean, Anyway?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5725\" src=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IGA-Better-Choices-FB.jpg\" alt=\"IGA Better Choices FB\" width=\"625\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IGA-Better-Choices-FB.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IGA-Better-Choices-FB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IGA-Better-Choices-FB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IGA-Better-Choices-FB-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Food is important to people. It\u2019s personal to people. And for good reason. We learn from our parents, family and friends about food, cooking and what we like and dislike. It becomes even more personal when we start to connect the food and lifestyle choices we make with our health.<\/p>\n<p>What happens when we break down all the daily lifestyle choices we make pertaining to our health? Ultimately, we may just begin to realize that we have to start making different choices\u2014or as we like to say at IGA, we <em>want<\/em> to start making better choices. Whether it\u2019s smaller portions, increasing how much we\u2019re moving, or getting a good night\u2019s sleep, you might be surprised at how reasonable and easy those better choices can be to include in your day.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What if you just want to remember to eat a piece of fruit or a vegetable every day?<\/li>\n<li>What if you just started realizing there may be more to food than how it tastes?<\/li>\n<li>What if you have a goal of running a race?<\/li>\n<li>What if you just want to feel a little better, move a little more, and eat a little smarter?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of these could be considered better choices and steps to achieving a healthy, active lifestyle and all of them inspire us in terms of helping you navigate the choices you see every time you come into your local IGA store.<\/p>\n<p>And you\u2019re not alone. In fact, a recent report from dunnhumby, the world\u2019s leading customer science company, showed that people want and expect their grocer to help them learn more about health and wellness. So we are embarking on a health-and-wellness journey to help you make better choices.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s our philosophy? We believe that it\u2019s all about balance and enjoying occasional treats while making wise choices every day. Moderation is key, and with a little planning, pretty much all your favorite things fit in just fine. Want that piece of birthday cake on your birthday? Have it by balancing with a healthier meal and some activity. Simple, right? And more importantly, something you can do for a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>And pretty soon, you just might find that your small, better, choices become bigger ones.<\/p>\n<p>It can happen. Because better choices are all about taking that first step, wherever that may be for you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iga.com\/consumer\/\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5727\" src=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IGA-Kim.png\" alt=\"IGA Kim\" width=\"213\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IGA-Kim.png 460w, https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IGA-Kim-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/>IGA<\/em><\/a><em> Health &amp; Wellness Advisor Kim Kirchherr, MS, RDN, LDN, CDE, FAND (@KimKirchherr) is a Registered Dietitian and the Vice President of National Dairy Council. Kim completed both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees at Eastern Illinois University, where she was a graduate assistant for the Dining Services Department. For nearly ten years, Kim was the dietitian\/nutrition spokesperson for Jewel-Osco (and SuperValu\u2019s Midwest region 2006-2012). For more visit: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.IGABetterChoices.com\">www.IGABetterChoices.com<\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For more ideas, take a look at these other articles from Together Counts!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/healthy-back-to-school-lunches\/\">Healthy Back to School Lunches<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/cooking-and-eating-together-a-recipe-to-strengthen-your-family\/\">Cooking and Eating Together \u2013 A Recipe to Strengthen Your Family<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/4-clever-food-safety-hacks\/\">4 Clever Food Safety Hacks<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food is important to people. 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