Kids are back in school so let’s apply that “new start” energy for nutrition too!
Here are the foundations that are absolutely worth your effort…see if you can let go of all the other details that are messing with your head and just really focus in on these things:
Protein:
Start by taking a week to really track how much you’re ACTUALLY getting right now.
First meal: make sure it’s a least 30 g
Last meal: same thing – 30 g protein
Then you can begin to think about how to boost to get to your total daily optimal intake: 1 g protein per pound of ideal body weight.
Make small goals for yourself leading up to that daily goal: hit 90 g, hit 110 g, etc…
Fiber:
Your daily goal here is 25-30 g
Once again, take 1 week and track what you’re actually consuming in fiber.
Start by adding in 5 g extra each week to slowly work your way up. You’ll be there in no time!
I do recommend that you add this in slowly to avoid unnecessary GI discomfort.
Variety:
Have you ever considered the different types of foods you get in your diet?
This is a fun one to play with your kids or family. Take a week and make a list (even just in your phone) of all the different types of plants that you consumed that week.
You can break them into color categories, fruits/veggies/grains/etc… categories, or just a big old list!
More variety = more nutrients = better health
More variety = more fiber sources = feeds more of the gut = better long term gut health
If you come back to these very very basic things, you will have things 85% dialed in for yourself (I made that percentage up, don’t go researching it!)
If you’re struggling with these basic things…well, that’s my job to help you with!
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