18 Nutrition Tips to Make 2018 Your Healthiest Year Yet

What you eat has a huge impact upon how you feel, how much energy you have, and how easy it is to lose weight and stay in shape. With these nutrition tips, you could change your daily diet for the better and make 2018 the year you get healthy and fit!

1. Eat more plants by filling your kitchen with a variety of fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains

2. Eat fresh fruit to satisfy your cravings for something sweet

3. Instead of prepared salad dressings that could be loaded with fat, salt, and preservatives, add balsamic vinegar to your salad to add low-calorie flavor

4. Fill up half of your plate with a mix of fruits and veggies whenever you can

5. Snack on a variety of nuts, as they are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats that will fill you up and nourish your body

6. Prepare meals at home more often instead of always eating take-out meals or going to restaurants

7. Ditch soda, sugary juices, and diet sodas, and replace those beverages with pure water to stay hydrated and help yourself feel fuller

8. Limit your alcohol intake, and sip water in between sips of your cocktail to fill yourself up without ingesting excess calories

9. Have a fruity, natural sorbet rather than your typical ice cream, and add additional fresh fruit to the top

10. Reduce your intake of meat and dairy, especially processed meats that have been found to be detrimental to overall health

11. Don’t be afraid to have a high-carb breakfast made of whole grains so that you can fill yourself up on energizing nutrients and filling fiber

12. Not all carbs are your enemy, so stick with complex carbs from foods like brown rice rather than white rice

13. Rather than eating lunch at your desk while you are trying to multi-task, have lunch with friendly coworkers, and consider going for a walk to burn off calories right away

14. Pack your own lunch so that you can control your portion and calorie intake, while also ensuring you are eating a variety of nutritious foods

15. Choose healthier fast food options, like a veggie burrito or falafel pita

16. Indulge in better-for-you nighttime snacks, like an apple with peanut butter

17. Don’t be tempted by sugary snacks in a vending machine when you’re on the go; instead, pack healthy snacks in your bag or search for healthy options, like granola bars, in vending machines

18. To add more flavor to your meals without adding calories and fat, incorporate more herbs and spices that are good for your health into your recipes