Assess your primary foods
Take a moment to rate how you truly feel about each lifestyle factor on a scale of one to ten - ten being the most satisfied. Then ask yourself why you feel the way that you do in areas with low ratings. How can you gain more satisfaction or fulfillment in those specific areas?
Make the connection
After honest and careful examination, you may find that an imbalance in primary foods can trigger poor decisions when it comes to your overall health. For example, stressful situations could be connected to insufficient sleep, poor relationships could be linked to consuming too many comfort foods, or a lack of physical activity could be tied to decreased productivity.
Make small changes
Once you’ve discovered what triggers unhealthy habits, make small, realistic goals to create better habits. For instance, create a plan to reduce stress at work, improve relationships by designating a monthly outing, or have a set time to go to sleep every night. Don’t be afraid to responsibly modify your primary foods to support your goals and create healthier habits.
While the foods we eat are critical to our physical health, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition teaches that primary foods are fundamental to overall nourishment, health and happiness. Explore your primary foods and make changes that will lead to a fulfilling life.