How to Improve Your Nutrition

How to Improve Your Nutrition by eHow Health Editor

Step 1:

Start each morning by eating a breakfast that includes a whole grain food, a protein and a dairy product. A good start will help ensure you stay on track throughout the day.

Step 2:


Prepare for the week by shopping once a week with a written list of nutritious foods. Follow the perimeter of the store to find your produce, meat and dairy items. Don't let sales and specials on less nutritious foods distract you from your list. Limit the amount of time you spend in the middle of the grocery store, an area generally stocked with cookies, chips and high-sodium canned goods.

Step 3:


Plan your menus as far ahead as possible. Make sure you have everything you need and allot time to prepare the meals. It is easy to make poor choices based on convenience when you are tired, hungry and pressed for time.

Step 4:


Sneak extra veggies into your everyday food choices. Add broccoli to your mac and cheese, spinach to your pizza and cauliflower to your mashed potatoes. For more ideas on how to incorporate vegetables into your meals, take a look at Jessica Seinfeld's cookbook, "Deceptively Delicious," at DeceptivelyDelicious.com (see Resources below).

Step 5:


Drink your fruits and veggies when you are on the run to help improve your daily nutrition. Invest in a juicer that uses whole fruits and vegetables. Check out "The Juice Guide" at juicingbook.com for more information on how to get started juicing (see Resources below).

Step 6:


Seek the advice of your doctor about improving your nutrition. Have blood tests done to test your cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) levels. Your doctor may be able to refer you to a nutritionist who can help you develop an eating plan geared toward your specific physical needs.

Step 7:


Improve your nutrition by trying new recipes with healthy foods you rarely eat. Remember, it often takes several "trials" to acquire a taste for a food. Experiment with different spices on your "new" foods to make them more appetizing