my friend (and housemate) brita and i are eating only non-processed foods for as long as we can. starting tomorrow.

i love nutrition. it's one of my favorite things. that's not to say i don't eat junk because i do, and fairly often. i don't believe in denying yourself things but i do believe in moderation.

a few tips for eating healthy:

1. drink lOts of water! and green tea, if you can.
2. the majority of the food you eat during the day should be fruits & vegetables. out of this, 60% should be veggies and 40% fruit. people often eat more fruit than vegetables because they are sweet.
3. use salad plates for meals instead of dinner plates. they are more accurate in portion sizes.
4. fill your plate half full with veggies when eating a meal.
5. cook with olive oil - it's an easy way to get your omega-3's for the day. other sources: flaxseeds, fish, avocados, tofu, soy products.
6. eat yogurt for good bacteria to aid in digestion.
7. use spices and herbs to flavor food instead of using salt. it's fun to experiment and food is much tastier... not to mention it's easier on your blood pressure!
8. ideas for snacks: a handful of nuts, a fruit & some cheese (i like red grapes or an apple with skim mozzarella), whole-grain toast with crunchy peanut butter on top, yogurt fruit smoothie, a cup of sugar snap peas or carrots.
9. make salads fun. add something sweet, something salty, and something tangy for flavor. i like a spinach salad with turkey, sliced almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese drizzled with a little balsamic dressing.

my goals for this semester:
- eat more fish! more fish!!!!
- drink green tea often
- take my multivitamin every day
- greens every day
- make food in bulk early in the week