Get Back on Track: A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Health - 967

Meal Planning

Creating a meal plan is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Chalene Johnson emphasizes the importance of planning one nutritious and enjoyable meal each week, even if it means repeating the same dish like turkey stir fry with vegetables. She suggests experimenting with different ingredients to keep meals exciting and delicious, such as adding primal kitchen mayo or cottage cheese 1. Additionally, increasing the intake of dark green leafy vegetables to two servings per day can significantly improve health. Spinach, for example, can be easily incorporated into smoothies or meals 2.

   

Nutritional Choices

Understanding nutrition is crucial for making informed dietary choices. Chalene discusses the importance of educating oneself about how the body works and how different foods impact health. She advises against following fad diets and instead recommends investing in nutritional education programs like Phase It Up 3. Practicing portion awareness is another key habit. By using tools like food scales and measuring cups, one can become more mindful of actual serving sizes, which is essential for maintaining a balanced diet 4.

   

Supplements

Supplements play a significant role in a balanced diet. Chalene highlights the importance of magnesium, noting that most people are deficient in this essential mineral, which affects various aspects of health, including heart function and inflammation 5. She also discusses the benefits of sleep supplements containing melatonin, CBD, and CBN for improving sleep quality. To ensure consistency in taking supplements, she suggests placing them in visible locations, such as next to a toothbrush or coffee maker 6.