Simple Ways to Improve the Way You Eat

One of the very first habits I introduce in my book Unicorn, Dino & the Super Habits is eating colorful food. It’s simple, visual, and easy for kids to understand, but it’s just as powerful for adults.

Because behind that simple idea is a powerful reminder: nourishing your body doesn’t need to feel overwhelming or restrictive.

I wanted to take this habit a step further and share a few practical ways to use it as a foundation for more balanced nutrition—without rules, guilt, or the constant dieting mindset.

From Dieting to Nourishing

When you shift the way you eat—from dieting to nourishing—everything changes.

Instead of focusing on calories, restrictions, or the number on the scale, you start asking different questions:

• Does this food give me energy?

• Does it keep me satisfied?

• Does it support my mood, digestion, and daily life?

  
  

I know this is easier said than done. Letting go of the scale can feel uncomfortable, even scary. But removing that constant measurement often brings an unexpected sense of peace.

When you stop obsessing over numbers and start focusing on how you feel, your body tends to respond naturally. And yes—over time, weight loss often follows. But more importantly, so does a healthier relationship with food.

Keep It Simple (This Is Key)

One of the biggest mistakes I see when it comes to healthy eating is overcomplicating it.

The truth is simple: The easier the meal, the more likely you are to stick with it.

You don’t need fancy ingredients or elaborate recipes. Start with repeatable meals you genuinely enjoy. Meals that fit into your real life.

As time goes on, you can get more creative—try new vegetables, flavors, or cooking methods. But consistency is built through simplicity, not perfection.

A Little Planning Goes a Long Way

You don’t need full meal prep to eat well, but having some kind of plan makes a huge difference.

That might look like:

• Having one side ready (roasted veggies, rice, quinoa)

• Pre-washing and cutting produce

• Knowing what’s for dinner before the day gets busy

• Creating a loose weekly plan instead of daily decisions

  
  

Deciding what to eat 30 minutes before a meal—when you’re hungry, tired, and overwhelmed—often leads to choices that don’t support how you want to feel. Planning ahead removes pressure and protects your progress.

You Don’t Need “Perfect” Meals

Balanced nutrition isn’t about cutting carbs or avoiding foods you love.

It’s about anchoring your meals with protein and vegetables, then allowing flexibility around that foundation.

When you focus on what to add—instead of what to remove—you naturally reduce stress, guilt, and the all-or-nothing mindset so many of us get stuck in.

And just like I teach kids in my book, small habits done consistently can be incredibly powerful—for our bodies, our energy, and our overall well-being.