With so many food choices and a lack of nutritional education, it cannot be apparent when it comes to healthy food choices. Here is a rundown of all you need to know about the USDA daily intake recommendations for fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein.

With all of our options for food options with so many convenience foods. But in the United States, obesity is becoming an epidemic. In my previous nutrition post, I wrote about nutrition being more important than exercise. While both are important, your food affects you more than your exercise. So, you may hinder your progress if you are not eating with your fitness goals.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle involves more than just hitting the gym. Your diet plays a crucial role in achieving overall fitness goals. Even if you spend hours at the gym, a poor diet can undo all your hard work. To maintain a healthy weight, boost energy levels, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, it is crucial to consume a diet rich in nutrients and low in processed foods. Relying on exercise alone to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight can be challenging and unsustainable in the long run. Therefore, prioritizing a balanced and healthy diet over the time spent in the gym is essential for optimal health and fitness.

With so many food choices and a lack of nutritional education, it cannot be apparent when it comes to healthy food choices. Here is a rundown of all you need to know about the USDA daily intake recommendations for fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein.

For any fitness goals, it is best to individualize what you are doing based on your individual goals and needs. Whether your goals are to lose weight, gain muscle mass or simply eat healthier, if you are doing something that you can’t stick to, then you are setting yourself up for failure. Whether you meal prep or calorie count, planning your meals is so important and beneficial to reaching your fitness goals. So pick something you can stick to and don’t be afraid to try a different approach. Maybe a nutrition and/or fitness coach would be beneficial to help guide you toward the right approach just for you.