Wellness Mama Queen

  Habits take a long time to form, and aren’t easily altered overnight. Why should intelligent eating be any different? Food cravings are powerful! Even if you start to eat healthier, how can you actually enjoy healthier foods? Like any life change, it’s a process . You need to not only change your diet, but your thinking around how to love eating healthy. And that doesn’t just mean what’s going on in your head. You need to start thinking of your stomach as a second brain—and feed it wisely. You’re probably aware eating healthy has numerous health benefits. Increased energy,   maintaining a healthy weight , a healthy heart, and having the building blocks for your whole body. The problem isn’t in knowing the benefits of eating healthy. It’s learning how to make yourself like healthy food. You can figure out how to love eating healthy by answering a few questions. How Can I Practice Intelligent Eating When It’s So Hard? Alright, so going cold turkey isn’t always the best approac...

Restaurants know the key to your heart is through your stomach. While the food and drinks can be absolutely lip-smackingly delicious, eating at a restaurant can cause you to consume way more than your recommended calorie intake for the day. According to research, an average meal when dining out is a whopping  134 calories more  than the same meal prepared at home. But the good news is that there are ways to eat out without throwing your diet plan out of the window. Read on to find out how to eat right even when dining out. 1. Start with a Game Plan When  choosing a restaurant , always plan ahead. If you choose a place without checking first, you might be setting yourself up for disaster before you even sit down. Choose a restaurant that has a wide range of low-calorie menu items. Check the menu online beforehand, so that you have an idea of what they offer. Try to make a reservation at a specific time. This will cut down on the amount of time waiting for a table and becom...