Food brings us together, but holidays, vacations, travel and cultural traditions don't have to derail your healthy nutrition goals. You can create an eating plan with your unique lifestyle and nutritional needs in mind. 
 
March is National Nutrition Month, and we invite you to explore ways to incorporate healthier options into your diet. Below you will find 5 realistic steps to start eating healthier this month.
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 <li>H20 is your best friend! 
 Drinking water helps in all aspects of wellness. Our body needs water to properly function. Drinking the recommended amount of water per day can be difficult. Consider adding flavored electrolytes which offer the same if not better benefits. 
 
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 <li>Choose Whole Foods Over Supplements
 While some individuals lack certain vitamins and minerals that can&rsquo;t be achieved through diet alone, most of the good things our bodies need come from food. Research has shown certain supplements haven&rsquo;t been tested to meet many purity and safety standard, making them unreliable sources of nutrition. 
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 <li>Choose Color
 Look at your plate. If you do not see color, consider adding some. Bright greens, crunchy vegetables or bright colors from tangy fruit will give your body a healthy boost. 
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 <li>Pack Your Lunch
 Some days there is nothing better than treating yourself to lunch but consider your options. When going out to eat portion sizes are often larger than the recommended portion size. When you pack your own lunch, you are in control of portion size.
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 <li>Shop the Perimeter</li>
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Consider shopping the outside aisles of the grocery store. When you move inward, most if not all of the products contain unnecessary additives and sugar.
 
Want to learn more about National Nutrition Month? Visit <a href="https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month">EatRight.Org</a>.

Information provided from <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-nutrition-month/">NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH - March 2022 - National Today</a>.

5 Realistic Steps to Start Eating Healthier This Month 

Challenge yourself to start eating healthier today.