{"id":15422,"date":"2021-03-01T08:24:39","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T13:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/spring-clean-your-eating-habits\/"},"modified":"2021-11-01T13:53:40","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T17:53:40","slug":"spring-clean-your-eating-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/spring-clean-your-eating-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Clean Your Eating Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><em><strong>By: Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN &#8212;<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<p>Spring is finally here and what better time to take stock of your lifestyle habits and make some positive changes than a new season! You probably think of spring cleaning in terms of your wardrobe and closets, but how about spring cleaning your eating habits?!<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not talking about \u201cclean eating,\u201d the ever popular trend touted by celebrities and hashtagged all over Instagram. The intention behind \u201cclean eating\u201d is to encourage the consumption of \u201cwhole,\u201d \u201creal\u201d foods \u2013 items that are minimally processed and as close to their natural state as possible, such as raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and nuts and oils. This is all well and good, however, the implication with \u201cclean eating\u201d is that if you veer from it, you\u2019re eating \u201cdirty.\u201d And that\u2019s something I can\u2019t get behind.<\/p>\n<p>Surely we can all benefit from eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats \u2013 statistics show Americans don\u2019t get enough of many of these foods. But a can of beans, a bag of frozen vegetables, a slice of whole grain bread \u2013 all processed foods \u2013 are all healthy ingredients that can and should be included in a well-balanced diet. Taking time to clean your pantry, fridge, and freezer can help you actively assess what you are eating.<\/p>\n<h2>Organize Your Pantry<\/h2>\n<p>Healthy eating starts with the ingredients you have on hand. You can\u2019t make a nutrient-rich breakfast, lunch, or dinner if your kitchen isn\u2019t stocked with the right foods. And if your pantry isn\u2019t organized, you certainly won\u2019t know what you have.<\/p>\n<p>The first step to spring cleaning your eating habits is to take stock of what\u2019s lurking in those cabinets. To begin, remove everything from your pantry and discard anything that has expired or been open for longer than you remember. Next, organize the remaining items by category \u2013 grains, canned goods, pasta, spices, snack foods, etc. Make a list of anything you need to replace or new foods you want to add. Finally, before you put back the food you\u2019re keeping, clean all the shelves. Replace food items based on the categories you organized so you know where to find everything.<\/p>\n<h2>Clean out the Fridge and Freezer<\/h2>\n<p>Similar to the pantry, you want to make sure your fridge and freezer are filled with fresh ingredients, not moldy cheese, spoiled milk, or a frozen casserole that\u2019s been in there for over six months. Empty the fridge and freezer, clean the shelves and drawers, and sort through everything before you put it all back. Make note of what you need to replace, being mindful not to buy items that you didn\u2019t previously use. If you have a bottle of BBQ sauce that\u2019s barely been touched but has been open for months, perhaps that\u2019s an item you don\u2019t need to replace.<\/p>\n<h2>Go Shopping<\/h2>\n<p>The best part of cleaning out your dress closet is that you will likely need to replace some old clothes with new, right?! When it comes to your kitchen, the same is true. Head to the supermarket and farmers market with a list in hand and stock up on non-perishable items for your pantry and fruit, vegetables, dairy, and meats for your fridge and freezer. Spring is a fantastic time of year to add some new <a href=\"http:\/\/sucralose.org\/spring-produce-sprung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fruits and vegetables<\/a> to your diet. Fill your shopping cart with items you know you\u2019ll enjoy, and add a couple of produce items that you may have never tried before. Artichokes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splenda.com\/recipes\/asparagus-sesame-ginger-sauce-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">asparagus<\/a>, leeks, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splenda.com\/recipes\/strawberry-rhubarb-jam-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rhubarb<\/a> are delicious options during the spring months and so much fun to experiment with in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Cooking<\/h2>\n<p>There is always room for all foods in the diet, but with the abundance of fresh produce that you\u2019ve just stocked up on, making healthier choices will be so much easier.<\/p>\n<p>Write down your menu for the week to stay on track and prevent those last minute pantry raids. Search Pinterest and your favorite websites for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nutritioulicious.com\/31-nutritious-delicious-spring-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spring recipes<\/a> that you\u2019ll be excited to make \u2013 it\u2019s much easier to stick to healthy eating habits when you\u2019re cooking something you actually enjoy! And don\u2019t forget dessert! Just because you\u2019re spring cleaning your eating habits doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t enjoy an occasional treat. Make some minor modifications like using low-calorie sweeteners in place of some of the sugar in a recipe or swapping vegetable oils for butter.<\/p>\n<p>Taking the time to clean up your eating habits now will make for a fun and enjoyable spring and summer to come!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15487 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/www.theskinnyonlowcal.orgJessica-Levinson-Headshot-440783535ba170b5583a3b8e207f126ea9db4924-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/www.theskinnyonlowcal.orgJessica-Levinson-Headshot-440783535ba170b5583a3b8e207f126ea9db4924-4.jpg 150w, https:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/www.theskinnyonlowcal.orgJessica-Levinson-Headshot-440783535ba170b5583a3b8e207f126ea9db4924-4-95x95.jpg 95w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN<\/strong>\u00a0is a registered dietitian nutritionist and culinary nutrition expert. She\u00a0has extensive experience as a recipe developer, writer, editor, and speaker. She is the co-author of\u00a0<em>We Can Cook: Introduce Your Child to the Joy of Cooking with 75 Simple Recipes and Activities<\/em>\u00a0(Barron\u2019s, 2011), past columnist for the Culinary Corner column in\u00a0<em>Today\u2019s Dietitian Magazine<\/em>, and maintains a popular blog at <a href=\"http:\/\/jessicalevinson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JessicaLevinson.com<\/a>.\u00a0Jessica is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and various Dietetic Practice Groups of the AND, including Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Food and Culinary Professionals, and Dietitians in Business and Communications. Follow\u00a0her out on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jlevinsonrd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Nutritioulicious\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jlevinsonrd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/jlevinsonrd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinterest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"http:\/\/sucralose.org\/spring-clean-eating-habits\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Spring Clean Your Eating Habits<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"http:\/\/sucralose.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sucralose<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN &#8212; Spring is finally here and what better time to take stock of your lifestyle habits and make some positive changes than a new season! 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