Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to educate and encourage healthy eating and physical activity habits. There is so much more to a healthy lifestyle than eating the right amount of fruits and vegetables, although those are important factors. This month, try to focus on your body: what does it want, what does it need, and how can you fill it in the most nutritious way possible? How can you treat your body nutritiously? Whether you aim to eat more meals at home, add in some extra steps during the day, or reduce stress by treating yourself to a massage this month, there are so many ways you can participate in National Nutrition Month and find yourself inspired to fulfill nutritional goals.
Because there are 31 days in March, below are 31 ideas to make the most of National Nutrition Month. Try to do one of these a day, or maybe pick a few to focus on throughout the month:
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Try a new workout class
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Treat yourself to a massage or facial
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Get 3 servings of vegetables in one day
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Try a new vegetable, or try cooking your favorite vegetable in a different way
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Go meatless one day of the week
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Drink 8 full glasses of water per day
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Work out with a friend
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Swap coffee for a cup of green tea in the morning
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Choose fruit over dessert
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Make a “healthy” dessert by swapping out butter for avocados, or eggs for applesauce.
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Pick dark chocolate before milk chocolate
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Meditate for 5 minutes
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Choose the stairs, skip the elevator
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Go to a yoga class
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Get 8 hours of sleep
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Reflect on your day
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Start a journal
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Volunteer
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Take a walk after dinner
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Spend a day without your phone
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Read a book
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Make a smoothie, or try making your own green juice
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Give someone a compliment
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Surprise a friend with something small
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Make time for breakfast
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Try standing at your desk instead of sitting for 20 minutes
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Play a sport with your family
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Declutter a drawer, cabinet, or closet in your house
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...and make a donation!
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Set a new goal
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Make time for yourself!
