Taking care of your body is one of the most important steps in enjoying a high quality of life. Dr. Antoine Geffrard and the team at RMS Consultations in Southfield, MI, are dedicated to providing nutritional tips for optimal health maintenance and improvement.

6 Nutrition Tips for Optimal Health and Wellness

Everything you put into your body is positive or negative for your health. Eating well is critical for fueling your body with energy and enabling it to keep you well and functioning properly.

Here are some vital tips for eating well and achieving optimal health maintenance in your hometown of Southfield, MI.

1. Keep It Colorful

If there is ever a time to embrace color, it’s with your diet. A colorful variety of fruits and vegetables ensures your body gets what it needs. This includes fiber, antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and even some compounds that reduce cancer risk. Also, add herbs and spices, as they provide additional health benefits.

2. Aim for Reduction

You have heard time and time again that sugary foods, processed foods, soda, fried foods, and saturated fats aren’t good for you. However, cutting them completely out of your life can be difficult and lead to a rebound of unhealthy eating. Instead of complete elimination, work on reducing unhealthy items. 

3. Pass on the Extra Salt

Sodium is essential for cell function and other bodily processes. However, high amounts of sodium can cause various problems, including high blood pressure. Most foods contain all the sodium you need, and many contain much more. It’s best to keep any extra salt intake to a minimum and pay close attention to labels. 

4. Think About What You Drink 

Nutrition isn’t just about food. It’s about what you drink, too. Drinking water daily helps cells, organs, and tissues function and improves circulation to ensure nutrients are getting where they need to be. Stay hydrated, and limit sodas, fruit juices, and caffeine. 

5. Make It Easy to Choose Healthy Foods 

Choosing healthy foods can be difficult when tasty snacks are in front of you. Try putting the unhealthy items away and keeping fruit within your eyesight instead. 

6. Go for Homemade 

Though it can be difficult with busy schedules, cook at home as much as possible. Homemade food, especially from unprocessed ingredients, reduces preservatives and other harmful items. 

Book Nutritional Health Today

Learn more ways to use nutrition for health maintenance by visiting Dr. Geffrard at RMS Consultations in Southfield, MI—call (248) 663-5353 to schedule an appointment today.