- Slow down
- Choose whole grain bread instead of refined
- Add Greek yogurt to your diet
- Don’t shop without a list
- Eat eggs, preferably for breakfast
- Increase your protein intake
- Drink enough water
- Bake or roast instead of grilling or frying
- Take omega-3 and vitamin D supplements
- Replace your favorite fast food restaurant
- Try at least one new healthy recipe per week
- Choose baked potatoes over french fries
- Eat your greens first
- Eat your fruits instead of drinking them
- Cook at home more often
- Become more active
- Replace sugary beverages with sparkling water
- Stay away from “diet” foods
- Get a good night’s sleep
- Eat fresh berries instead of dried ones
- Choose popcorn instead of chips
- Choose healthy oils
- Eat from smaller plates
- Get the salad dressing on the side
- Drink your coffee black
5 tips to improve your home-cooking skills for a healthy diet
Cooking involves good time management, recipe reading, fine motor coordination and planning among other skills. In fact, learning to cook can be a bit intimidating.