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Kerry Arguijo
March is one of my most favorite months of the year because I get to celebrate two things: the birthdays of some very special people in my life, and one of my passions?nutrition! And since I am so passionate about nutrition, I?ve got some pretty cool stuff planned for this blog this month! It?s all a bit hush-hush, so you?ll have to check back often to see what?s going on, but I will tell you one thing: There will be a weekly giveaway! :-)? You in? Awesome! Let?s go!
Good nutrition is so important! When you fuel your body with nutrient-rich foods, you?ll feel great (both physically and mentally), accomplish more, and have an all-round healthier body. The reverse is also true?if junky, low nutritional value foods are your fuel of choice, you?ll feel lousy, get less done, and have health issues.
In order to be healthy, our bodies need the right combination of what I like to call the Fabulous Four: protein, carbs, healthy fats, and water. Here?s why they?re the foundation of good nutrition:
- Protein builds and maintains muscle, bone, skin, hair, and pretty much every other body part and tissue in your body. It?s so important for weight loss because muscle burns calories like an inferno, so the more muscle, the more calories burned! Protein also breaks down more slowly than carbs and fat, which burns even more calories and helps you feel fuller longer.
- Carbs are the preferred fuel source for your muscles and organs. They come in healthy versions (vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes), and not-so-healthy versions (cakes, cookies, soda, doughnuts, candy, and many processed foods). Healthy carbs are also crucial for burning calories, and since they break down more slowly than the not-so-healthy kind, they keep your blood sugar and energy levels steady, and your calorie burning furnace hot so it burns more calories!
- Healthy fats (unsaturated fats) eaten in moderation help the development and function of your eyes and brain and help prevent heart disease, stroke, depression, and arthritis. They also help keep your energy levels steady and keep you from feeling hungry.
- Water is an important ingredient in regulating your bodily functions (digestion, circulation, temperature, and many others), as well as keeping muscle fatigue at bay and for healthy skin. And an adequate water intake is imperative for losing weight! We recommend drinking half your body weight in ounces of water (150 lbs = 75 ounces, for example) every single day.
And since I want to help you have the best National Nutrition Month ever, here are some ideas to help you get started with your own celebration:
- Adopt one new healthy habit each week.
- Be adventurous! Try a new fruit or veggie.
- Host a healthy luncheon or dinner party.
- Try out a new recipe each week. Here are some of our favorites: Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Protein Waffles, Gluten-Free Pasta Perfection, and Sweet Potato Brownies.
- Make a weekly meal plan.
- Try out our Carb Cycling program!
What are you going to do to celebrate National Nutrition Month? Leave your ideas in the comments below and you could win a signed copy of Chris? book, Choose More, Lose More for Life!
?This giveaway is now over. A winner was chosen randomly and announced on Friday, March 7, 2014.
Let the celebration begin! 🙂
306 Responses
On st. Patricks day we celebrate with finger foods starting with healthy green appetizers. I have the kids involved by creating wonderful dishes using healthy foods. We have a lot of fun and we feel great when we eat healthy. Kids will eat healthy when their involved with picking and preparing healthy choices.
One of my favorite and encouraging ways to have a healthy lifestyle is to have walking dates with my friends. We can chat just as well when we walk as when we sit down for dinner! Love March and nutrition!
I have been working on cleaning up my family’s diet and cutting out the junk, this started more with just my food, and now has become a family thing…I still have a ton of weight to lose after back to back pregnancies, but I already can see a difference in my energy level and this would be a great guide to use and to help wi my Lent challenge of no cheat meals.
I will try new recipes that include veggies and fruit that I’ve never tried before 🙂
With a beach vacation in two months as extra motivation, I am trying to make healthier food choices everyday. I am also trying to help my whole family eat healthier by making healthier meals. I am trying to cut out all pre-processed food and go for more natural ingredients.
This Nutrition Month, I’m posting all the nutritious foods more. There nutritious foods some people doesn’t know exist or healthy foods that people forget sometimes that they should be really buying. I love staying healthy and FIT. Being a busy mum is not an excuse. I believe learning is non stop and reading with books is always good. Posting healthy foods reminds people there are many foods that are very nutritious and that should be eaten and should be often in the kitchens. When we got nutritious foods in the kitchen, it also mean good nutrition for the whole family. Your blog is very informative and very inspiring and yes I’m doing those and not only that, I also share it to the world so them to could enjoy a healthy body. Setting an example is an awesome way. It also opens up the eyes of people that “Healthy is Happy”.
I joined a gym last month and love it! Now this month I get a month’s worth of fitness info from one of the best! My birthday is March 8, and a signed book would be an awesome gift! I can’t wait to become a better me!
I am training for a 5K and am knocking out bad carbs for good 🙂
I am trying to continue my transformation. Already lost 24 pounds. I’m continuing my health journey. I plan to buy a boxing bag, also.
I just started carb cycling! First week done, starting my second week!!!! Down 4 pounds in a week and I feel great!!! I have the ereader version of choose more, lose more and I would love a signed hard copy from you guys as I’m always refering to the book to re read the parts I need to get the info to help me out!!! It’s not just a book you read one time and put it away!!!! It’s a book you keep really close by and re read certain parts everyday!!! You make me believe that I can actually do it!!! You and Chris are so genetous to share your knowledge with all of us 🙂