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For many of us, a New Year\u2019s resolution looks like a decision to exercise more, eat less, or lose weight. But in our quest for an ideal, it\u2019s important that we remember that health<\/i>, not a specific weight or size, should be at the root of how we treat our bodies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here are five kitchen practices for better health for your entire household in 2019.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Make healthful choices<\/a> the first thing your household sees when they walk into the kitchen hunting for a snack. Put colorful fruit\u2014apples, oranges, grapefruit, bananas, pomegranates\u2014in a basket or a bowl on the counter. Store nuts, granola, dark chocolate, whole-grain crackers, and dried fruits in glass canisters on the counter so that anyone coming in for a snack can\u2019t say they couldn\u2019t find a healthful In the refrigerator, put pre-cut veggies and hummus, grapes, berries, yogurt, and cheese right up front. And if you have young children, make sure to put them at eye level of your little ones.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Staying hydrated to key to bodily health. Though juices and nectar and tea can certainly be a fun way to mix it up, making sure your family drinks plenty of water is key. I like to keep a pretty carafe of water and small juice glasses on the counter at all times. Sometimes I\u2019ll even put a drink station on a styled bar cart\u2014inviting my household to go for water first.<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I like to keep a chalkboard in my kitchen to provide healthy snacking ideas, let everyone know what\u2019s for dinner this week, ask for suggestions, and keep a running shopping list.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>This practice helps everyone in the family play an active role in healthful eating. Let your kids help pack their lunches<\/a> or choose their own breakfasts. This will help instill healthy eating habits they will carry throughout their lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Take ten minutes once each week to purge your fridge, freezer, and cabinets. This doesn\u2019t have to be an exhaustive deep clean. Just a few minutes to take stock of what\u2019s there and what\u2019s not. Pull to the front anything that needs to be eaten before it goes bad (use that chalkboard to let everyone know!) and use this time to start a shopping list for the week.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is a simple practice that can help you stay organized and also take note about your family\u2019s favorite, and not so favorite, snacks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By cleaning out every week, you can easily plan for grocery store trips. Just like you should never go to the store hungry, I also believe you should never go to the store without a list. This will help you make more conscious food choices and stick to your budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When you\u2019re at the store, gravitate toward fresh food aisles, like produce and dairy, and check out the grains aisle as well. Go light on prepackaged food and meats. Don\u2019t forget to check out food labels<\/a> to ensure your food are low in saturated fats, sugars<\/a>, and artificial ingredients.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Matilda Davies<\/strong> lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she writes about health and wellness. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, hiking, and walking her dogs.<\/em><\/p>\n Like what you read? 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\u00a01. Put healthy choices on display<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nchoice!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a02. Make water easily accessible\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
3. Keep a chalkboard in the kitchen<\/h3>\n
4. Clean out every week<\/h3>\n
5. Plan grocery trips in advance<\/h3>\n
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