Enjoy This Week’s CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote

August 3, 2021 / HR News/Training

Eating well plays a large role in how we feel overall. If you are looking for a few simple ways to start eating healthier, here are some easy tips to ensure you are giving your body sufficient nutrients:

  • Eat whole foods instead of processed foods
  • Limit your sugary beverage intake
  • Keep healthier food readily available
  • When grocery shopping be sure to shop the perimeters as they have your fresh foods
  • Be sure to consume healthy proteins and fats such as seeds, nuts, legumes, etc.
  • Use whole grain ingredients
  • Eat from a smaller plate (portion control)
  • Consume more probiotics in your diet
  • Limit obsession with calorie counting and focus on nutrient counting

Stay Well!

If you have questions regarding this week’s communication or the CommonHealth program, please reach out to your respective campus coordinator below:

Alexandria-Kathy Clement or Najeeb Baha
Annandale-Regina Sanders
Fairfax/College Staff-Angel Mori
Loudoun-Gert Heslin
Manassas-ThuyTien Ngo-Nguyen
Springfield Medical Education Campus (MEC)-Corrine House
Woodbridge-Georgette Harris

Submitted by:
Charlotte Calobrisi, AVP of HR, CCalobrisi@nvcc.edu