As a recent college graduate, my eating habits weren't always the best. Not too long ago, late night snacks, excessive amounts of sugar and caffeine, and daily takeout were staples in my diet. Despite my fondness for fatty comfort foods, I've always wanted to eat better. I've tried being a vegetarian in the past, tried more plant-based foods, increased my vegetable intake, and even made a conscious effort to cook more at home, but nothing ever seemed to stick. I always seemed to fall back on heavy, meat-centric meals that left me lethargic and too full.
When I had the opportunity to work on our new Nourish to Thrive program, something about the new food microsteps really started to click for me. I used to think that eating well meant throwing everything in your pantry and starting from scratch, but these Microsteps seemed so doable that I was encouraged to try.
I started by eating at least one fermented food a day. I started drinking kombucha almost every day, switched to sourdough toast for breakfast, and added yogurt with probiotics to my smoothies or marinated chicken for dinner. Then I added a prebiotic to one meal a day. This Microstep seemed so simple because I was already eating prebiotics without realizing it. Foods like beans, berries, onions, garlic, and cabbage are really easy to add to your diet. I have a few blackberries with my breakfast and I always cook with onion and garlic at dinner time. Between the influx of probiotics and prebiotics, my gut health has improved dramatically.
I have also become a big fan of anti-inflammatories. Sugar is present in almost everything we eat and anti-inflammatories are essential to limit your body's negative response to them. My family has a history of cancer and my partner's family has a history of diabetes. So I started to realize the importance of reducing unnecessary sugars for our long-term health. And it's easier than you think to find anti-inflammatories. When cooking, I add spices like turmeric, ginger, and cumin to almost everything. I like to top my lunch or dinner with sesame seeds or avocado, or add a side of nuts to stabilize any sugar intake.
After making these changes, I feel more energized and satisfied with my meals and I don't feel the need to snack as often. Best of all, after seeing improvements in my well-being so quickly, I feel more empowered to take control of my own nutrition going forward.
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