5 Ways To Change Your Thinking About Eating Healthy Food

Food…how is it that something that we require for health, can quickly lead to our detriment? Well, for one, as with anything else in this world, too much of something is bad. Food is no different.

Our predecessors, from the Palaeolithic era possessed naturally superior health, thanks in large part to rationed eating and lots of activity.

Fast forward to modern times, and food is now more available than any other time in history, along with of course, an insurmountable amount of processed junk that holds little nutritional value. Therefore, instead of being in superior health, we have developed chronic illnesses related to poor eating.

The best way to remedy this? Change your mindset. Though this is simple, it is not a walk in the park. Try employing these 5 tips to get the correct mindset.

Don’t Think Of Diets In The Typical Sense

By this, we mean do not look at a diet as starving, caloric deficiency hell. In reality, your diet is made up of everything you eat, and does not need to be a fad, such as cabbage soup only. A well-rounded diet covers all your nutritional bases, and can be modified to help you achieve goals you may have in mind.

For example, if weight loss is your goal, restricting carbohydrate intake can yield profound benefits without requiring you to starve. The key is to make up the reductions with other foods, in this case more veggies or proteins and fat.

By looking at good eating as making permanent healthy changes, versus drastic temporary diet plans, you will no longer harbor resentments towards food, and the next time you hear someone talking about this “brutal” diet, you can smile and explain the correct way to go about it.

Focus On Your Why

Everyone has a reason for wanting to improve his or her mindset towards food, get healthier, and probably look better in the process. Now this is the important part, you need to tie your why to something strong enough to keep you aligned to your desired mindset. Fitting into a pair of jeans that is a tad too tight is not enough motivation.

A stronger motivating factor must be used. If you’re young, with a small child, tie your desire to get healthier with seeing your child get married and being there for them. If that doesn’t light a fire under your behind, or doesn’t apply to you, find your strongest motivation in life.

Settle For Rewards Instead Of Punishment

When you attempt to eat healthier, does it inevitably end up feeling like psychological torture? If that’s the case, it’s not surprising that you quit after a few days. Instead, focus on rewards. Was your meal planning for the day spot on? Have a cookie. We’re not advocating you have six, but the difference between none and having one could be depression and euphoria.

Don’t Go To Food For Comfort

Comfort eating is typically worse than eating junk at normal mealtime, due in large part to the fact that food becomes your go-to option for support. Foods, especially carb and fat rich junk foods boost mood-enhancing chemicals in your brain, giving you a short boost to your mood. This, however, causes you to go to the food repeatedly for comfort, starting an addiction. When depressed, go to people for support- the memories are stronger and bonds formed, priceless.

Make Eating An Experience

Do you spend real time to savour and enjoy your meals, or do you just down it as fast as possible? Chances are, to save time you just swallow and get on your way. However, this could be one of the reasons why you overeat, eat often, and just eat the wrong foods. By taking the time to enjoy your food, the nerves in your stomach, as well as gastric hormones, are able to signal to the brain more efficiently that satiety has been achieved.

Conclusion

Changing your mindset could likely be the most powerful tool at your disposal to improve your health, and change the way you look at food. Try some of the tips, you will be better off for it!