
Before starting, it helps to know exactly what you're eating. Many people are self-delusional about what they eat (actually, most of us are :-). They think they eat better than they do. To avoid deluding yourself, keep a food diary for three to seven days -- more is certainly better (log it into your MBG Food Journal)! Write down everything that goes into your mouth--and be specific. If you eat a ham sandwich for lunch, note the type of bread, how many slices of ham, and all the trimmings and condiments. Keeping such a record will heighten your awareness of your eating patterns and give you a realistic starting point.
In fact, keep a food diary ongoing in your MBG Food Journal. It will become a great reference tool as you progress to see what works and what doesn't work for you. It will also keep you aware of your food choices. In fact, here's a little exercise you can try: go through your food diary and circle vegetables--including beans--with a green-colored marker, fruits with orange, and whole grains with brown. We want colorful diaries :-) - if there's not a lot of color, you need to add some color, and some fruits and vegetables, into your life!
Note: the goal of this questionnaire is not to act as a substitute for a professionally conducted nutritional assessment, but rather to identify areas in which you can take action to improve your health. If you are interested in receiving a full nutritional evaluation, please contact tracie@naturalpathhealthcenter.com.