Through the month of March, I posted a series of articles on this year’s National Nutrition Month theme Nutrition from the Ground Up! It has been very interesting for me to read and compile a broad range of diverse opinions on the question What does Nutrition from the Ground Up mean to you? Hope you have had a chance to read this series; if not, I have posted the links at the bottom of this post.
Here are a few final thoughts….
Jodi Greebel, a registered dietitian and co-founder of DinDins toddler food wrote:
I think Nutrition from the Ground Up can have many different meanings including starting with the basics of nutrition. To me, it means helping children build a healthy foundation of eating habits. The habits we learn as a child stay with us. It’s much easier to teach good eating habits to children than to try to undo bad ones in adults. For parents to teach “Nutrition from the Ground Up” to their children, they may need to examine their own eating habits. Do I eat at least 7 servings of fruits and vegetables each day? Do I choose healthy fats? It can be a great time for parents and kids to start eating healthier by slowly working on these goals. Maybe start by incorporating a fruit at breakfast each day.
Milton Stokes, registered dietitian and owner of One Source Nutrition offered a very interesting perspective and suggested we stay grounded in the present as we consider our health and nutrition:
In the work I do, I see a lot of individuals with eating disorders and negative food relationships. The theme Nutrition from the Ground Up is most applicable to my clients. I counsel them to keep their heads where their feet are–right on the ground, right there in the room with me . . . instead of worrying about what happened food-wise yesterday or last week. They only can deal with the present meal and then do a little planning for meals to come. Excessive worry never promotes health. It’s like sitting in a rocking chair, rocking incessantly, and expecting to arrive at a new destination. So with that I say start where you are; take it one meal at a time. And enjoy!
Here are the links to other opinions on this topic:
Nutrition from the Ground Up means “Back to Basics”
Nutrition from the Ground Up means “Food from the Ground”
Nutrition from the Ground Up means “Real Food”
Expert tips for Nutrition from the Ground Up
What do you think? What does this notion of Nutrition from the Ground Up mean to you? What small changes have you made to your family’s diet recently?
Please share in your comments below. I would love to hear from you!
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