{"id":16817,"date":"2017-12-20T11:42:40","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T16:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=16817"},"modified":"2018-02-13T14:15:42","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T19:15:42","slug":"nutritionist-new-years-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"8 New Year\u2019s Resolutions Nutritionists Want You To Make"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time again! Before you know it, we\u2019ll be making and breaking (and then re-making!) another round of New Year\u2019s resolutions.<\/p>\n<p>Think about it: How many years have you resolved to lose a bunch of weight, exercise every day, or never touch junk food again? And how many years have these big, life-overhauling plans fallen off-course after a few weeks? (It\u2019s okay\u2014us too).<\/p>\n<p>As a dietitian, I help people reach their health goals every day, and I promise you that reaching yours can be much easier than you think. This year, I want you to try a different approach: Instead of making a grand, Hollywood-style New Year\u2019s resolution about your health, focus on small, actionable changes that will make you feel accomplished on a daily basis, boost your health, and help you both feel and look your best.<\/p>\n<p>Put the following eight mini-resolutions (straight from nutrition pros) to work for you and you\u2019ll have your healthiest year yet!<noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16818\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/applaud-your-strengths\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"applaud your strengths\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg?resize=740%2C253&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16818\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/applaud-your-strengths\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"applaud your strengths\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16818 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/applaud-your-strengths.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t look for a \u2018new you\u2019 in this New Year. There\u2019s nothing wrong with the current \u2018you’! Sure, we could all improve, but I encourage you to celebrate your strengths instead of focusing on your shortcomings. Breaking bad habits and forming healthier ones can be tough, but having the right attitude is half the battle\u2014so I want you to applaud every little victory (like making time to eat a healthy breakfast, bringing lunch to work one day a week, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator). Keep a running list of even your smallest accomplishments to ensure you give yourself credit for every change and see just how much these little wins add up.<strong><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16819\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"begin your day with a healthy breakfast\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16819 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg?resize=740%2C253&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16819\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"begin your day with a healthy breakfast\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16819 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/begin-your-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast.jpg\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A good breakfast sets the tone for the rest of your day and fuels your body for whatever tasks you have coming your way. That\u2019s why incorporating a healthy breakfast into your morning routine is a worth resolution this year, says dietitian <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thdomesticdietitian.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brynn McDowell<\/a>, R.D. Take it one week at a time and make it easier by keeping your meal simple.<\/p>\n<!-- Shortcode [rr-products] does not match the conditions -->\n<p>Try plain oatmeal with a spoonful of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/nut-butters-spreads\/N-cp99ls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">almond butter<\/a> stirred in or a slice of whole-grain toast topped with cottage cheese and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. When a healthy breakfast is a part of your routine, you\u2019ll have a fresh start every morning\u2014even if a day ends with a late-night snack and an extra glass of wine.<noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16824\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/pick-up-more-protein\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"pick up more protein\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16824 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg?resize=740%2C253&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16824\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/pick-up-more-protein\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"pick up more protein\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16824 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pick-up-more-protein.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Not only does <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein\/N-cp99j4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protein<\/a> helps to keep you feeling fuller for longer and less likely to reach for lower-nutrient foods, but protein-rich foods\u2014including dairy, eggs, meat, seafood, legumes, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/nuts-trail-mix\/N-cp99lk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nuts<\/a>\u2014are packed with many other nutrients, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/letter-vitamins\/N-cp99hy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamins<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/minerals\/N-cp99i4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">minerals<\/a>. Your task this year: \u201cTry eating enough protein (20 to 30 grams) at every meal and including some in your snacks,\u201d says <a href=\"http:\/\/betteristhenewperfect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elizabeth Ward<\/a>, M.S., R.D. That\u2019s roughly a three-ounce serving of meat (like chicken, which packs 21 grams of protein). Bump up your protein intake between meals by adding a tablespoon of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/healthy-eating-chia\/N-7u8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chia seeds<\/a> to your smoothie or dipping fruit slices in Greek yogurt.<noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16825\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"plan ahead for meal time\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16825 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg?resize=740%2C253&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16825\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"plan ahead for meal time\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16825 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/plan-ahead-for-meal-time.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are so many benefits to meal planning, including saving time and money, reducing food waste, and ensuring a healthier, more balanced plate,\u201d says <a href=\"http:\/\/jessicalevinson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jessica Levinson, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.N<\/a>. Start by planning out one day of meals per week and bump it up to two when you\u2019re ready. As you start to see the benefits of thinking ahead, you’ll naturally want to plan out more, and before you know it you\u2019ll be planning the whole week, she says. (Quick tip: Take stock of what you already have in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/26\/foods-nutritionists-have-in-the-fridge-freezer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fridge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/26\/foods-nutritionists-have-in-the-fridge-freezer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">freezer<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/09\/foods-nutritionists-have-in-the-pantry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pantry<\/a> so you can plan meals that use what you already have on-hand. This way, you can save money on groceries and prevent food waste.)<noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16820\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/ditch-fad-diets\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"ditch fad diets\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16820 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg?resize=740%2C253&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16820\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/ditch-fad-diets\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"ditch fad diets\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16820 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ditch-fad-diets.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>No, you don\u2019t need to ring in the New Year with a three-day juice cleanse. As many resolutioners know, fad diets and cleanses may seem to work in the short-term, but inevitably end in weight gain after we call it quits. That\u2019s why dietitian <a href=\"https:\/\/sharonpalmer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharon Palmer<\/a>, R.D., warns against getting caught up in fads\u2014especially if they eliminate whole food groups. Instead, find a more sustainable way of eating by focusing on upping your intake of whole plant foods like whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds.<noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16823\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/focus-on-food-not-numbers\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"focus on food not numbers\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16823 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg?resize=740%2C253&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16823\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/focus-on-food-not-numbers\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"focus on food not numbers\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16823 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/focus-on-food-not-numbers.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>When we want to shed fat\u2014as part of a New Year\u2019s resolution or not\u2014we tend to get caught up in calories in versus calories out. But not this year! \u201cFixating on the number of calories in food not only makes your overall eating experience less enjoyable, but can also welcome the wrong choices,\u201d says Mandy Enright, M.S., R.D.N., R.Y.T., creator of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionnuptials.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nutrition Nuptials.<\/a> Instead, your food decisions should be based on the foods\u2019 overall nutritional value. When considering what to eat, ask yourself: Does this food contain vitamins and minerals? Does it have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/fiber\/N-cp99ju\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fiber<\/a>? And, does it add to my health? Taking this approach will encourage you to eat more healthy foods like veggies, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, beans, nuts, and seeds, and save the nutritionally \u2018less valuable\u2019 treats for special occasions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/18\/lose-weight-without-counting-calories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>6 Tips For Losing Weight Without Counting Calories<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16822\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"eat with your gut instinct\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16822 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg?resize=740%2C253&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16822\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"eat with your gut instinct\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16822 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-your-gut-instinct.jpg\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your stomach is about the size of two of your fists put together\u2014and it probably gets full before your mouth and mind are satisfied. It\u2019s so common for us to eat more than our stomach\u2019s natural capacity\u2014which is easy to do when we\u2019re scrolling through our phones or eating foods loaded with added sugars and fats\u2014that many of us have lost touch with the sensations of hunger and fullness. So, this challenge is two-fold. First: When you eat, <em>just<\/em> eat\u2014no distractions! And second: Focus on the feeling of fullness as you eat. When your stomach is satisfied, stop eating. The more in-tune you are with your body\u2019s sensations, the more physically and emotionally satisfied you\u2019ll feel after eating\u2014without going overboard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/24\/mindful-eating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u2018Mindful Eating\u2019 Is Everywhere\u2014Here\u2019s How To Actually Do It<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16821\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/eat-with-others-more-often\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"eat with others more often\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16821 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg?resize=740%2C253&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16821\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/eat-with-others-more-often\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"eat with others more often\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg?fit=300%2C103&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg?fit=740%2C253&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16821 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20253%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg?resize=300%2C103&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg?resize=272%2C93&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-with-others-more-often.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>According to a<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theharrispoll.com\/health-and-life\/Family-Dinner-Time.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 2016 Harris poll,<\/a> 40 percent of Americans gather for family dinner three times a week, or even less often. As busy as we may be with work, after-school activities, doctor\u2019s appointments, and more, finding the time to <a href=\"https:\/\/bonnietaubdix.com\/set-an-example-when-you-set-the-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">come together for family meals<\/a> has major benefits\u2014especially for kids. Family meals are linked to better eating habits, healthier body weights, stronger academic performance, and lower risks of disordered eating and substance abuse, says Liz Weiss, M.S., R.D.N., of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lizshealthytable.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liz’s Healthy Table<\/a>. Even if it means having breakfast together instead of dinner or focusing on eating together over the weekend, every meal families share together makes a difference, she says. To make meals as enriching as possible, involve the kids in meal planning and prepping and put phones away.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bonnietaubdix\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonnie Taub-Dix<\/a>, R.D.N., C.D.N., is an award-winning author, spokesperson, speaker, consultant, and owner of <a href=\"http:\/\/bonnietaubdix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BTD Nutrition Consultants, LLC<\/a>. She has been featured on TV, radio, and print, as well as in digital media, including <\/em>Everyday Health<em>, <\/em>Better Homes & Gardens<em>, <\/em>Women\u2019s Health<em>, and <\/em>U.S. News & World Report<em>. She is a recipient of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics\u2019 Media Excellence Award and author of <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Read-Before-You-Eat-Taking\/dp\/1979739722\/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511824854&sr=8-3&keywords=read+it+before+you+eat+it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read It Before You Eat It: Taking You From Label To Table<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time again! Before you know it, we\u2019ll be making and breaking (and then re-making!) another round of New Year\u2019s resolutions. Think about it: How many years have you resolved to lose a bunch of weight, exercise every day, or never touch junk food again? And how many years have these big, life-overhauling plans<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nutritionist-new-years-resolutions\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">8 New Year\u2019s Resolutions Nutritionists Want You To Make<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":96,"featured_media":16828,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[7,9,10],"tags":[270,80,302,366,149,160,732,977,193,978],"class_list":["post-16817","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition","category-the-latest","category-weight-loss","tag-body-fat","tag-eat-clean","tag-healthy-diet","tag-healthy-snacks","tag-lose-weight","tag-meal-prep","tag-mindful-eating","tag-new-years","tag-protein","tag-resolutions"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>8 New Year\u2019s Resolutions Nutritionists Want You To Make | What\u2019s Good blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It\u2019s that time again! 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