Topic: dietitian

10 Ways to Eat Like a Dietitian

10 Ways to Eat Like a Dietitian

We wish we had our own, personal dietitian who would follow us around all day and gently remind us of the foods we should be eating. Up til now, that hasn’t happened, so BettyConfidential has 10 ways to eat like a dietitian, straight from the (very healthy) horse’s mouth.

1. Eat a wholesome, hearty breakfast. Make it a habit to have whole-grain cereal, fresh berries, and skim milk for breakfast.

2. Buy what’s in season. Knowing which fruits and vegetables are in season will help you buy the freshest produce possible, which means that it has the most nutrients.

3. Ask when to shop. The next time you’re at the grocery store, ask when the produce is delivered. If you buy fruits and vegetables right away, you’ll have longer to eat them at home.

4. Sit down to eat. If you’re snacking while flying around the house doing chores, chances are you aren’t enjoying that snack too much. If you sit down to eat, you’ll be getting more satisfaction for the calories. More »