Hello beautiful reader,
I am writing this post to share some of the tips & tricks I’ve learned over the years to maintain a healthy diet (not “diet” like “on a diet,” but “diet” like “what I normally eat.”)

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, dietary specialist, professional nutritionist nor literally any other type of authority on this topic, so consult your doctor before taking my advice. I just want to share what has helped me over the years.
So, without further ado, here is my guide to healthy eating:
- Eat for Your Health, Not for Your Appearance
- After eating healthier for a while, we can become discouraged if we don’t see physical changes right away, but remember to check in with yourself and notice how much better you FEEL.
- It’s not all about the number on the scale or your clothing sizes.
- These things can be very misleading & inconsistent.
- The Key is Finding Healthier Alternatives. Do Your Own Research.
- Care about the quality of food you are eating as it pertains to your health.
- Research healthier, organic and non-GMO alternatives to the foods you already eat.
- Some examples:
- If you want potato chips, try baked chips rather than fried chips. Same goes for French fries.
- If you want fried chicken, throw some breadcrumbs on the chicken and bake it! If you season your food right, you won’t even notice the difference.
- Speaking of Seasoning, “Healthy” Doesn’t Have to Mean “Bland.”
- I got this tip from my cousin when he was a vegetarian:
- Not used to eating so many veggies? Not sure how to season them? Season them the same way you would season meat.
- Sidenote: If you don’t season the meat you cook, start with garlic powder, onion powder and Sazón Tropical seasoning (the green one).
- Also, while I’m at it, clean the meat before you eat it by soaking it in vinegar & water. ALSO, clean your vegetables by soaking them in vinegar & water especially if you plan on eating them raw. Too many people don’t do this and it really makes me uncomfortable.
- Not used to eating so many veggies? Not sure how to season them? Season them the same way you would season meat.
- I got this tip from my cousin when he was a vegetarian:
- Consider What Your Body Has to Say
- Dietary needs are definitely not a one-size-fits-all situation.
- Listen to your body when it comes to the food you eat rather than ONLY following other people’s dietary advice.
- Request an allergy panel. It’ll give you some insight into why you react certain ways to certain foods that are deemed “healthy.”
- Be Kind to Yourself
- Health isn’t just your diet, but your mental health as well. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Eat from a place of love, not from a place of punishment.
- We all eat food that is unhealthy. I’m not a fan of calling it a “cheat meal” because to me, it’s just a meal.
- One of the most encouraging things I’ve heard, pertaining to food, is this:
- If you eat fast food ever day for every meal, then, one day, you decide to eat a balanced, home-cooked meal, you’re not suddenly going to become significantly physically healthier from that ONE meal. Are you?
- Well, that works the same way for the opposite. If you are consistently making the effort to eat well for your health, then, one day, you decide to go off on a large, greasy pizza with all the toppings & sauces along with a side of cheesy bread and dessert to top it off, you’re not going to suddenly become significantly less healthy from that ONE meal. Enjoy that pizza boo!
- Celebrate your Effort as Much as You Celebrate Your Progress.
- Goals and milestones are great, but the in between is where the growth happens.
- Celebration doesn’t always need to be tied to seeking junk food as a reward either. It could literally just be a moment of recognition and saying, “thank you” to yourself.
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I hope you have a healthy day. What are your thoughts on this? Do you have any tips you’d like to share?
With love,
M