You Are What You Eat

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated.

Instead of restrictive diets, the trick is to focus less on deprivation and more on making better choices. Why does diet matter? Because proper nutrition will give you more energy, boost your mood, and help you stay physically fit – all important factors for succeeding as a law enforcement officer.

When developing a healthy eating plan, the overall goal should be to follow a balanced eating plan that includes fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats. In this way, you will be able to provide your body (and mind) with the fuel it needs to survive and thrive. Not sure how to start? Here are our top ten healthy eating tips.

Cook At Home: This allows you to control portion and ingredients
Focus On Your Food: Instead of multitasking, take the time to enjoy your meal
Listen To Your Body: Learn how to tell when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full
Stay On A Schedule: Eat at regular times
Develop A Strategy: Make sure you have healthy snacks available to avoid impulse eating
Get Colorful: Eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables with each meal
Go For The Grains: Avoid processed, refined carbohydrates and choose whole grains instead
Get Seedy: Include legumes, beans, nuts and seeds in your diet
More Surf Than Turf: Eat fish at least twice a week
Embrace Fat: Choose healthy oils, like olive oil and canola oil

Law enforcement is a demanding career, and staying fit and healthy are essential for your success and safety. By following some simple healthy eating tips like the ones above, you can ensure that you will not only pass the NMSP physical fitness test, you will have created a foundation for a happy – and healthy – life.

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