Make Your 2023 Awesome!
- Jan 6, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 2
After all the seasonal excess of Christmas cheer, it's that time of the year when many of us do our best to make promises to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Eating healthy and nutritious food is a great way to get started. But how can you ensure you follow through on your resolutions and make healthier food choices this year? Here are a few tips to help you stay on track.
Make a plan. It doesn't have to be complex—figure out what types of meals you like and want to make, and, therefore, the produce you will need.
Our weekly delivery service takes all the thinking out of this.
A few clicks of the mouse and a box of delicious seasonal fruit and veges will turn up at your door on the same day every week.
This will help ensure you have all the food you need to make your healthy meals.
Fill your plate with seasonal, nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, such as avocado. A good ratio is to fill half your plate with veggies, a quarter with protein, and a quarter with grains.
Whole and intact grains—whole wheat, barley, quinoa, oats, brown rice, and foods such as whole wheat pasta—are preferable as they contain more fibre, which helps you to feel full for longer and keeps your digestive system running well.
Make your own snacks. Having healthy snacks on hand can help resist the temptation to reach for something sugary.
These awesome granola bars are perfect! You know exactly what's in them (and, more importantly, what's not in them!). They are way healthier and cheaper than the ones you can buy in the supermarket.
Eating more healthily doesn't have to be difficult. With a little planning and some smart choices, you can enjoy nutritious meals throughout the year.
Here's to making your 2023 awesome!
Joanne Webb runs Eatlocal.nz, delivering premium, locally sourced fruit, veges, and artisan foods across the South Island. Passionate about supporting New Zealand growers, she personally packs every order to ensure quality and freshness. When she's not working on Eatlocal, you’ll find her walking her mini Schnauzer, Zac - or contemplating marathon training again!
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