No matter your age or stage in life, there\u2019s always something new to learn. Want to try yoga? Considering a career change? Whatever it is, just know that it\u2019s never too late to follow your curiosity. This article is a part of our \u201cIt\u2019s Never Too Late To…\u201d content series. For more on this series, check out how the BaubleBar co-founders transitioned out of finance<\/a> and a FabFitFun member’s advice for every fitness journey<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Whatever your age, body type, or health status, one thing you have unfaltering control over is your diet. But common excuses like \u201ceating healthy is expensive\u201d or \u201chealthy meals are limited to fruits and veggies\u201d can deter you from wanting to improve your diet.<\/p>\n Well, Mia Ridgen, a licensed holistic health coach, wants to change your perspective on healthy eating. She says, \u201c[A healthy body] is our natural state of being; our bodies are incredible and engineered to heal themselves. Just give your body the right tools, and you will be amazed,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n Ahead, Ridgen shares realistic tips that will motivate you to start eating healthy below.<\/p>\n P.S. You can get wellness and lifestyle products that help you live healthier when you sign up for FabFitFun.\u00a0Use code FALLVIBES at checkout for 10% off your first box<\/a>.<\/p>\n Add, don’t subtract<\/strong> Make small changes<\/strong> Change your perspective<\/strong> xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n Psst! Have you signed up for FabFitFun yet? Don\u2019t miss out on $200+ in amazing beauty, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle products, access to exclusive fitness and cooking content on\u00a0FabFitFunTV<\/a>, members-only sales, and more.\u00a0Use code FALLVIBES at checkout for 10% off your first box<\/a>. #yourewelcome<\/p>\n
\n“When starting out, focus on adding to your diet rather than restricting. I like to focus on eating more vegetables, and a greater diversity of it. Try 10 to 20 different vegetables a week. I know that sounds like a lot, but herbs and different types of lettuces count. Once you get started, you\u2019ll realize it\u2019s not as difficult as it sounds,\u201d Ridgen suggests.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe often see healthy eating as this time-consuming practice, but it could be as simple as ordering a side of broccoli when you\u2019re out to dinner with friends,\u201d says Ridgen. \u201cSmall changes over time will make a big impact. Just changing one meal can account for 20% to 30% of your total food intake,\u201d she adds. Another way to ensure you eat healthier is by making an effort to meal prep whenever you can. It forces you to be more intentional and mindful of the food you eat. Plus, it doesn’t hurt packing your lunch in an adorable tote like the\u00a0kate spade new york Lunch Tote<\/a>, which features a cute polka dot print and insulated interior.<\/p>\n
\nAccording to Ridgen, \u201cHealthy eating isn\u2019t expensive, but rather processed and fast foods are cheap. Statistically, Americans spend much less on food than our European counterparts, and research shows that we pay for it later with health care costs. Think of healthy eating as an investment in your future, not a debt for the present. Go to the farmers market, buy frozen organic vegetables, or grow your own herbs at home,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n