The diatrefo team wishes you a happy new year, with health and success in all areas!

For most people, the new year is closely connected to setting new goals, both professional and personal.

The field of nutrition, and specifically weight management, is more easily manageable by setting goals.

The secret is to start with small and achievable goals, as when we try to change all our old habits at the same time, we struggle and may become disappointed.

Let's see some small and achievable nutritional goals for the new year to improve our diet and health.

1. Try new foods

Add flavor to your diet by having a greater variety of foods and experimenting with new nutritious recipes. Don't decide if you don't like something without trying it. There are many options of healthy foods that will positively surprise you.

2. Consume less sugar

Excessive sugar consumption, as we know, is burdensome for both our weight and our health. So, let's try to find healthy alternatives to satisfy our desire for something sweet, such as honey, carob, dates, etc.

3. Incorporate a new physical activity that suits you

The most important thing is to find an activity that you enjoy to incorporate into your daily life and make it a way of life! Whatever type of physical activity you choose, you will definitely have some health benefits, especially in a time when sedentary hours are countless for most people.

Choose what suits your daily routine, your personality, and the time you have available.

4. Choose water instead of soft drinks

Many calories from sugar and fat come from the beverages we consume. Consuming more water can help us lose weight, especially if we drink it instead of sugary drinks, while also ensuring the smooth functioning of our body.

5. Cook more often

Allocate some of your time to cook, in order to limit eating out. Find easy and healthy recipes that you like and experiment either on your own or with company. You will find nice ideas and suggestions on diatrefo's Instagram.

6. Reduce your calories smartly

Make a small change in each meal or snack. For example, instead of ordering a salad rich in dressing, ask for the dressing separately. Order the sandwich with whole wheat bread and ask not to include cold cuts. And if you want to have dessert, share it with someone else.

7. Bring a lunchbox to work

It's not just for economic reasons or for good nutrition. Bringing food in a lunchbox to work is very popular because the lunch can meet many of the body's needs and boost your performance. So, instead of ordering something outside that will load you with calories and weigh you down, try to have something from home with you.

If you haven't had time to cook, you can take with you a salad with eggs or tuna and breadsticks or an omelette

What are your goals for the new year? 

The diatrefo team will be by your side with many new ideas and options that will help you get closer to your personal success!