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Moderation

Although it is important to eat healthy on a daily basis, we can’t always eat healthy every second of our lives! There will always be moments where we are tempted by goodies such as cookies, cakes, ice cream, potato chips, and soda. Although our healthy eating mindset is to reject these unhealthy items (which is best for your body), it’s okay if we indulge once in a while on our favorite junk food items. Now I’m not talking about every day eating your favorite junk food, but indulging your cravings one day during the week.

Take for example, how you would treat a pet if you had one. You would give your favorite pup a gourmet dog treat probably once during the week, either for doing something good or just because you love him. If you fed your dog food off your plate or dog treats everyday instead of his healthy dog food, he’d feel sick, gain weight, and not have the nutrients he needs. He probably wouldn’t live as long either.

Remember this example when planning your healthy eating plan. Although it can be more difficult for us to eat one “treat” a week since we ultimately have all control over our diets, we need to “treat” ourselves only once in a while, or we will surely get sick.

Remember, moderation in the foods you eat and you healthy eating plan is key!