3 helpful questions to ask yourself before meals
I’m all about making nutrition simple, satisfying–and most importantly–sustainable. After all, what’s the point of making changes you know at the outset you can’t or won’t want to stick with long term.
I firmly believe that:
You should ENJOY what you’re eating, first and foremost
Focusing on foods and behaviors to ADD to your diet and routines instead of what to take away is the secret to long-lasting success with gentle nutrition
All foods can fit in a health-promoting diet without guilt
Life’s far too short to spend your precious time counting carbs or calories
With these firm principles in mind, below are 3 questions I teach my clients to ask before most of their meals. I purposefully say “most” not “all” meals because one key to finding a “forever” approach to healthful eating is getting away from perfectionist thinking around nutrition and health habits; a for-the-most-part mindset is far more practical!
What do I WANT to eat?
Will this make me feel the way I want to feel right now?
What can I ADD to this meal to make it more satisfying or nutrient dense?
Here’s why these questions are so effective:
One, they help you choose foods that will be satisfying. This is not only a requirement for pleasurable eating but it also helps you find your comfortable stopping point. Two, they help you tune into your body and its eating cues mindfully and with intention; and three, they gently encourage you to up the nutrient density of your meals.
I call that a win-win-win!
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