National Nutrition Month

This is my first post for my brand new blog: ChocolateVeggies!

Fruits and vegetables are by far the single best choice for half or more of our daily food but who can live without chocolate? Not me! Join me as I explore food choices for healthy eating and inspired, better living. My diet, meaning what I eat every day, always has room for improvement. What about yours?

I’m all in favor of making small changes, one at a time. Over time these small changes add up for a big and favorable impact on my health. I’m 51 and I need to pay attention to what I eat and how I live if I want to have a healthy old age. I wasn’t born with the kind of genes that might allow me the indulgence of doing whatever I please and still live long and well. It’s likely you weren’t either. So why take chances?

My genes include the possiblity for many different kinds of cancer (including breast cancer and bladder cancer), heart disease, strokes, anuerysms, and most recently, dementia/Alzheimers. I am concerned, concerned enough to take a more active role in preventive health care. I’ve always taken "good  care" of myself. I thought I was doing a good job. But I am learning every day that I can do better.

So join me as I re-examine my choices and make improvements. Whether you are in your 30′s, 40′s 50′s or beyond it is never too late to get started. If you need to lose weight, maintain weight loss, or simply choose a healthier diet, you will find encouragement and guidelines here. Welcome! Here’s to National Nutrition Month!