08/28/2026
We had the pleasure today of hearing from Hannah and Aspen who are nutritionists from Harmon's Grocery. Did you know you can talk to a nutritionist at Harmon's and even have them help with your grocery shopping? If you could use assistance in deciding what to buy and/or you're on a special diet, you can request their help. How cool, right!
They had a plethora of information and below are some nuggets they shared that may be helpful. They are not doctors and neither are we so definitely consult your physician regarding your individual circumstances. This is NOT medical advice.
-Having a balanced meal is super important (see the graph provided for the ideal proportions)
-Have protein with every meal or snack
-Pairing carbs with protein helps to balance blood sugar and prevent glucose spikes
-Naturally occurring sugar is ok (like that in fruit)
-Added sugars are something to watch out for and be aware of, less than 50g a day
-Increase fiber intake (fruits, veggies and whole grains), 25-30g of fiber day (it varies for men and women)
-Look for a higher % of nutrients, vitamins and minerals when reading labels and making purchases
-Saturated fat is a concern when over consumed (marbled meat, lard, butter, coconut oil)
-Unsaturated fat is better than saturated (olive oil or avocado oil)
-Loin meats, turkey, chicken and fish are better meat choices
-Balancing amounts of omega 3 (fish) and omega 6 (seed oils, etc.) fatty acids is important
-Many people consume too many omega 6’s and don’t get enough omega 3’s (too many omega 6's can cause inflammation)
-True lemon or true lime added to water can give it flavor without the sugar and calories of other beverages
A good question to ask is what can I add to my meal to make it more balanced?
