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A great article by\u00a0Evolutionary Health<\/a> on nutritional habits.<\/p>\n

Developing sound Nutrition Habits: Setting Up a successful environment<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
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The past few weeks we have been \u00a0\u00a0constructing a pyramid for developing healthy-nutritional habits. We began with the foundation of adopting the correct mindset, which I believe is the foundation of establishing any habitual behavior. After a strong mental foundation you need a baseline that establishes and maintains sound habits, because we all stray from the path time-to-time having a strong foundation to return to is key in developing long-term habits. I just returned from the Ancestral Health Symposium in Atlanta and while I was there the next piece to this puzzle slide into place. For the entire conference I was surrounded by like-minded people and food that fell within the Evolutionary-Health framework. It was without a doubt, the easiest experience I have had trying to eat healthy while traveling. Thus, our next piece in constructing the pyramid is setting up a successful environment.<\/p>\n

The old adage \u201cwe are products of our environment\u201d is especially true when we talk about nutritional habits. We can use epidemiological, anecdotal, and research evidence to show that the food environment you live in plays a strong role in predicting your nutritional habits. To avoid diving into the scientific literature, let\u2019s think about your own experiences. How often do you consume something unhealthy because it is there? How often do you actively go pursue unhealthy foods? For example, if you are hungry and want something to eat, how likely are you to eat what is available versus going on a mission to get something specific? If you go to the fridge and there is a bowl full of prepared vegetables, left over roasted meat, or a piece of fruit would you choose that over deciding to bake a batch of cookies? What if the situation was reversed? There are cookies in the pantry but you know you should take the 30 minutes it takes to saut\u00e9 up some meat and veggies, what would your choice be? I know from my experiences that I often tend to choose what is available first. In fact, I always make sure I have a meal or two worth of what I consider health food ready to go in my fridge in case I am too pressed for time to cook. Even though I have the best intentions, sometimes convenience overrides me knowing what I should be doing.<\/p>\n

What does it take to set up a successful eating environment? It really is not as difficult as one would think, it simply requires planning ahead. Below is a specific list of tips and ways to set up a successful eating environment.<\/p>\n

Preparing meals ahead of time if you have a busy schedule<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n