Healthy Eating in Mid Michigan

Eating healthy – We were at the Bay City Women's Expo this past weekend and everyone mentions that they would like to eat healthier but busy schedules and complicated diets make it difficult. We suggest making diet and lifestyle changes slowly and setting realistic goals. Stock your refrigerator and pantry with healthy choices that will be available when you get hungry. Although we don’t have a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods style store to do our everyday shopping here in Midland, Michigan, local grocery chains are carrying a wider selection of healthy grains and produce than ever before. Begin reading ingredient labels at the store – don’t take the use of “low-fat” or “low-sodium” for granted on a product. Processed foods tend to be higher in sodium, preservatives, and fat so begin to reduce them in your diet when you can (we will post some simple healthy recipe ideas to get meals on the table quickly in the near future). Add more high fiber foods on your shopping list and resolve to try new and healthier foods occasionally. Don’t sweat it if you don’t like everything you try! And don't be surprised if you start losing that extra weight!