{"id":3805,"date":"2017-10-18T01:10:11","date_gmt":"2017-10-18T01:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=3805"},"modified":"2017-10-18T01:11:06","modified_gmt":"2017-10-18T01:11:06","slug":"3-ways-to-help-the-whole-family-eat-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/3-ways-to-help-the-whole-family-eat-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to help the whole family eat healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"

More and more people today are trying to eat a healthy diet, but oftentimes they don’t know where to begin. Eating healthy can be as simple as incorporating real foods \u2013 those that are as close to their native forms as possible \u2013 into everyday meals. That begins with choosing nutrient-rich ingredients; ones that are simple, each serving a precise purpose, and sourced from trusted farmers and suppliers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Not only can you apply these standards to the foods you eat, but they can also be shared with the entire family, including your dog\/pets. For both humans and pets, healthy eating is all about being mindful of what you eat to satisfy your nutritional needs, and the ingredients that are good for you \u2013 and good for your pooch or kitty \u2013 might not be as different as you think.<\/p>\n

There are three beneficial categories of foods that can be easily added to your plate to stay healthy \u2013 protein, healthy carbohydrates and vegetables.<\/p>\n

Eating a healthy diet can help you stay active, so consider making the commitment together to eat (and feed) healthy foods.<\/p>\n

1. Protein Promotion \u2013\u00a0<\/b>High-quality proteins, such as chicken\u00a0and salmon, are\u00a0important to incorporate into your everyday diet. Not only do these meats help to promote strong muscles, they also support a healthy immune system. That goes for your pets, too. These proteins help deliver the specific amino acids necessary to build muscle and maintain a healthy metabolism.<\/p>\n

2. Stock Up on Healthy Carbohydrates \u2013\u00a0<\/b>Adding healthy carbohydrates sources, like lentils and whole-grain brown rice, that also provide fiber in your meals helps nourish a healthy digestive system for proper nutrient absorption. When it comes to your pup, these fiber sources can help pets feel full, which may aid in weight management. Specially crafted, grain-free dry dog foods are also offered by the NUTRO\u2122 brand, providing nutritious fiber sources without the grains.<\/p>\n

3. Don’t Forget Your Vegetables\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 Starchy vegetables, such as sweet potatoes and peas, can give you a natural energy source and can help keep you moving. Dogs need this energy to keep active and energized all day long, which in turn can help promote a healthy weight. Sweet potatoes are also great-tasting and rich in vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n

For more information on the NUTRO FEED CLEAN philosophy and how to feed your pet a healthy diet and its benefits, visit\u00a0NUTRO.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

More and more people today are trying to eat a healthy diet, but oftentimes they don’t know where to begin. Eating healthy can be as simple as incorporating real foods \u2013 those that are as close to their native forms as possible \u2013 into everyday meals. That begins with choosing nutrient-rich ingredients; ones that are simple, each serving a precise purpose, and sourced from trusted farmers and suppliers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3806,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,11,3,15,35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3805","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-wellness-2","category-nutrition","category-spotlight","category-opinions","category-wellness-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3805","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3805"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3805\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3807,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3805\/revisions\/3807"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3806"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3805"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3805"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3805"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}