10 Tips for Better Nutrition

From a Registered Dietitian, Ellie Paulauskie, RDN

Today, Beth asks dietitian Ellie, Paulauskaite for her top 10 pieces of nutrition advice. Ellie provides some amazing and simple guidelines to help with a big picture approach to giving our bodies what they need. Her advice includes:

1) eating whole grains instead of refined grains

2) making sure that half of your plate includes veggies and fruits, especially veggies

3) having small amounts of protein at every meal

4) mindful, eating, slowing down and being aware of and grateful for what you’re eating

5) having fermented foods daily in order to improve gut health

6) The three pillars of a healthy lifestyle include nutrition (eg, a Mediterranean diet), movement, and community/connection

7) limiting overprocessed food (and explaining what that means)

8) meal prepping and having quick/realistic “go to” recipes

9) eat the colors of the rainbow for more variety and diversity

10) keep an eye on your bowel movements because they can tell you a lot about your health and nutrition. (number 10 gave Beth an opportunity to show her immature side with a little giggle, partly because Ellie added this 10th one unexpectedly.) 

If you would like to set up a consultation with Ellie, you can check out her website sceniccitynutrition.com

Email: info@sceniccitynutrition.com

Call/text her at 423-708-2322

Written by Dr. Beth Capecchi