The Basics

Why the name? Ninety Ten Nutrition represents the reality of eating healthfully for us. The large majority of our meals and snacks are healthy (and yes, I realize that the word "healthy" in and of itself can be confusing as to what exactly it means). But we do leave some room for moderation. Honestly, in a perfect world, the timing and types of the "junk" would be something we decide on together. But frequently, that is not what happens. Our society sees junk food as a symbol of a good time. Somehow, many people think that if there's no junk food provided, the event/activity/whatever just won't be fun. More on that in a separate post.

So…where to begin? By far the biggest predictor of whether or not we will eat good food in any given time period is planning. That includes meal planning, snack planning, planning for sports and activities, planning for trips, and planning to be flexible when I just don't have a plan!

The next step is preparation. After you have plans in place, take steps to make it easy during the week, especially during evenings when you know you don't have time to cook. 

Lastly, be realistic. It's not always possible to have fresh fruits and vegetables on hand for every single meal. It's not always (ever?) realistic to have gourmet meals that take 2+ hours to make. Keep it simple and don't put too much pressure on yourself. 

More to come!