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New Year, New You: Local Healthy Eating Resolutions with Wards

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With the new year comes resolutions. Many are starting on a path toward healthier eating and lifestyles to begin this new year right. If you’re a part of this number, you may be wondering how you can incorporate local healthy eating habits into your daily routine. Discover our four tips for making healthy eating easy this new year!

4 Resolutions this Year for Local Healthy Eating

Whether you’re looking for a dramatic change or just a few healthy habits to add to your diet, here are five resolutions you should consider this new year!

1. Try a New Diet

If losing weight is your goal this year, trying out a new diet for your resolution is a great option! There are several popular diets out there you may want to explore. Here are a few to consider: 

  • Vegan/Vegetarian Diet: While not explicitly designed for weight loss, this diet is a great way to start clean, healthy eating habits. Both are plant-based—vegans eat no animal products, while vegetarians eat no meat. These diets are great for increasing fiber intake. 
  • Keto Diet: The basics of a keto diet are eating a high amount of healthy fats while cutting down on carbs. The goal is to put your body in ketosis, which means your body begins burning fat stores. 
  • Mediterranean Diet: As the name implies, the Mediterranean diet is based on the foods in the Mediterranean area. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and proteins like nuts, beans, fish, and chicken are the staples of this diet that aid in creating a balanced plate

2. Begin a Meal Prep Routine

One of the easiest ways to make sure you’re eating healthy throughout the week is through meal prep! All you have to do is take one afternoon out of your week to cook and store all the food you want for dinners and lunches in the upcoming week. Many people choose to meal prep on a Saturday or Sunday to take advantage of the weekend, but any time that works for you is the best time for meal prep. For some quick easy tips on meal prepping, see our guide on healthy meal prep here!

3. Add New Foods to Your Plate

Did you know eating more can actually lead to weight loss? While it may sound counterintuitive, it’s all about the nutrients and caloric intake of the food! For example, if you replace a breakfast on one donut with a granola yogurt bowl, some fruit, and fresh juice, you may be eating more, but the nutrients you are getting fuel your body and keep you full for longer, which can lead to weight loss. 

So instead of focusing on what you can cut from your diet, try to see what you can incorporate! Simply adding some superfoods like leafy greens to your burger, nuts to your snacks, or fruits to your dessert can help you improve your overall health and nutrition! 

4. Incorporate Fresh Produce 

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be a huge change. Simply switching your fruits to fresh, local produce can make a huge difference in your health journey! Not only does buying local produce allow you to know exactly where the food you’re eating is coming from, but it also helps support people in your local community. Start the new year right by choosing produce that comes from local farms straight to your table!

Shop Local Produce & Healthy Foods at Ward’s Supermarket!

We know starting a new resolution can be hard. After all, the first step is always the hardest. Luckily for you, Ward’s makes local healthy habit resolutions easy. We’re your one-stop shop for all things healthy eating and local produce! Shop from our various local vendors—all dedicated to getting you the freshest, highest-quality food to your table. Ward’s Supermarket is your go-to local grocery store for healthy eating habits this new year!

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