Adults LEAD by example.

Kids mimic our behaviors MORE than we could even image.  So take into consideration how your healthy habits will influence the young eyes that are watching you!

Parents make most of the health decisions at meal time.

Yes it may be hard to keep driving  past Taco Bell or McDonald’s when you are leaving work or school BUT try to plan out healthy meals that you can create at home.  This will also allow you to incorporate “Family Time” into your day

Allow your kids (and other family members) the chance to help cook or prepare the meals.

Insist on sitting down and having dinner each night as a family!

If YOU start to make healthy decisions today, these decisions may be reflected in your children allowing them to start living healthier lives.

The best tips: Stay on the perimeter of the store!!

The perimeter of the store usually consist of the produce aisle (for your fruits and veggies), the dairy section (Cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products/non-dairy products), the meat market (for your fish, beef, and other meats), and even the frozen section (for frozen veggies, meats, and other items you can get frozen to allow them to last longer than the fresher options).

Sticking to the perimeter of the store is the best suggestion because this will not tempt you to get the more processed foods, or make you take a trip down the chip/soda isle.

Yes it is ok for you to go down the other isles, but the key is to create your list and grocery budget and stick with it.

Here are some great options for you to add to your grocery list

It is best if you can find these items on sale or even in the freezer section.  I will stock up on the frozen veggies when I see them on sale and the frozen options are sometimes better than the fresher options depending on which items are in season or not.

I love the spring/summer time because I get a majority of my produce at the farmers market for an amazing price.

The key is to do a little research and plan out your shopping trips so you can get what you need at the best price that will fit in your budget.

When it comes to health and fitness each person is different!
The same thing that your friend is doing may not work best for you!

Figuring out what YOUR body needs is important to help you attain your goals.

You will have to learn to listen to your body and let it guide you through your eating habits and your workouts!

You may learn that dairy and gluten products really do not agree with your weight loss

or you may find that you can tolerate a little more sugar as opposed to caffeine in your diet.

Figuring out the right regimen is up to you!

When I was a child, I knew that some days of the week we would be graced with tacos…or spaghetti…or burgers. And as a child,  I think there is nothing more exciting than expecting to have one of your favorite meals each week!

BUT this could be a potential problem for those who are trying to adapt healthier eating habits,

NO WORRIES! I am sharing some healthier alternatives that can turn your Taco Tuesday into a HEALTHIER Taco Tuesday.  Now you and your family can keep your taco date each week without you breaking your healthy eating habit!

• Try using LOW FAT sour cream and cheese.  This can help cut those unwanted calorie intake in almost half!
• Try using soft tortillas and try to use WHOLE WHEAT tortillas instead of the traditional shells.
• Have you ever considered using ground turkey meat instead of regular meat?  If you do not like turkey meat try to get LEAN hamburger meat.
• Try to have steamed veggies instead of Mexican rice and beans (or you can use black beans for a healthier option!)
• Try to measure out correct portion sizes for your tacos/taco salad so you are sure to not double the food you are supposed to consume for the meal!
• Skip the carbonated drinks or sweet tea! Try to stick to water for your beverage of choice
• try to limit or cut out guacamole!  Yes it is healthy for you but it packs a lot of calories!
• Think about using shopped baked chicken or shrimp instead of beef!

Still want chips with your meal? Try to make your own! Get a normal round tortilla, lightly spread some olive oil on top, slice the tortilla into the desired chip sizes you would like, then sprinkle it with sea salt (or any other spices you may have).  Put your over on 350 degrees.  Place your tortillas in the over for about 15 minutes.  MAKE SURE TO WATCH IT!  They get brown pretty quickly.  You can let them get as brown as you would like before they burn (the browner they are the more crunchy they are!)  Take them out and let them cool for about 10 minutes, and you have healthier “chips” for you to enjoy with your meal.

There are a lot of things you can change or add to make your family meals a healthier meal!  You just have to be mindful of the ingredients you are using and learn what to substitute to help make it taste just as yummy as you would like! You do not have to sacrifice good tasting food so you can eat healthier!

Happy Taco Tuesday!

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