{"id":66501,"date":"2012-03-19T10:09:37","date_gmt":"2012-03-19T15:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=66501"},"modified":"2012-03-19T10:10:22","modified_gmt":"2012-03-19T15:10:22","slug":"rachel-bermans-plate-for-national-nutrition-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/03\/rachel-bermans-plate-for-national-nutrition-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Rachel Berman’s Plate for National Nutrition Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I know it is clich\u00e9 but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. When I miss it (which is very rare) I\u2019m definitely not myself – I do not have the energy I need to get through the morning or function the best I can. Breakfast, or \u2018breaking your overnight fast,\u2019 can also help get your metabolism moving for the day.<\/p>\n

Pictured is a typical breakfast for me, including whole grain toast, 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter, a small banana, and a Greek yogurt. This kind of meal is a satisfying blend of protein, grain, fruit, and a dairy serving. You don\u2019t necessarily need to eat every single food group from MyPlate<\/a><\/strong> at every meal. I think it\u2019s important to focus on a balance of foods so that you get the nutrients you need and feel as satisfied as possible.<\/p>\n

However, knowledge about what constitutes a healthy meal is only one step of the battle. You may know what to eat, but how are you actually going to do it? As you\u2019ll see in my picture, I put down a placemat at breakfast. This is a psychological cue for me to relax and enjoy the meal without rushing. By planning to wake up 20 minutes earlier and having this morning ritual, I ensure I get a healthy meal that is both satisfying and keeps me full all morning long. This also helps me become more in tune with my physical hunger cues so that I eat when I\u2019m hungry and stop when I\u2019m full.<\/p>\n

Maybe I\u2019ll save the Greek yogurt for later or maybe I\u2019ll add another slice of toast if I need it. By really listening to those cues, I am able to make healthy decisions all day long and resist giving into emotional hunger temptation.<\/p>\n

– Rachel Berman<\/a><\/strong>, RD is the nutrition director for Calorie Count<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape<\/a><\/strong>,” focusing on MyPlate. We invited nutrition and fitness professionals to share their typical plate to give you a glimpse of how some of the healthiest people in the country eat on a daily basis. See the series<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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