DID YOU KNOW…
March is National Nutrition Month? The theme is “Think Beyond the Table” during which we encourage everyone to go beyond their comfort zone! Here are some tips:
Eat more whole, plant-based foods: choose plant protein such as beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, and even hummus, in place of animal proteins to improve your health and reduce your carbon footprint. Plant-based eating styles use fewer natural resources and are less damaging to the environment. Plus, all those health benefits! See below for a plant protein filled recipe!
Bring reusable cloth bags to the grocery store:
We all have them but sometimes we forget to bring them! Hint: keep some canvas totes in your car and others hanging on the doorknob of your front or back door. It is estimated that Americans use roughly 100 billion plastic bags each year – for only about 12 minutes each! These bags end up as litter, in landfills and in streams, rivers and oceans. The impact of all the petroleum-based plastic bags used each year in the U.S. is astounding! Check out this photo from a recent walk in the Dallas area.
Buy locally grown and in season produce: Eating locally grown fruits and vegetables helps cut back on fossil fuels used for long-distance transport. Plus, locally produced food is likely fresher and may taste better, cost less and retain more nutrients. Plus, it supports local farmers and your local community. For a great chart of in-season produce in Texas visit this site: https://www.farmtotabletx.com/our-products/seasonal-produce-chart/
During National Nutrition Month, meet with a Registered Dietitian who can help address your unique needs. For more info visit MarlaAblon.com or call 214.727.0746 today!
Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists are the food and health experts who can translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. Marla Ablon uses her nutrition expertise to help individuals of all ages make unique, positive lifestyle changes.
Why Lifestyle Medicine?
As a healthcare practitioner I constantly seek new and more effective treatment modalities to help clients reach their health goals. As I studied for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine board exam I began implementing the six pillars of lifestyle medicine into my own practice and clients immediately responded positively…
What Is Plant-Based Eating?
A few years ago I attended the first annual Plant-Based Prevention of Disease (P-POD) Conference wherein physicians, dietitians, researchers, and other health care professionals gathered to discuss evidence-based data on the benefits of prescribing a whole food plant-based lifestyle. We had all heard by then that chronic diseases such as...
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My mission is to meet clients where they are and guide them toward their goals via knowledge, counseling and practical application of evidence based nutrition science.