No crash diet. Just a calmer, more balanced plate for the new year.
Coming out of the holidays, it’s tempting to swing from “all the treats” to “all the restrictions.” Instead of a crash diet, let’s build a better plate that you can stick with all year.
One of our favorite simple tools for your Healthy Habits Plan is this visual:
½ veggies, ¼ protein, ¼ smart carbs + a little healthy fat
That might look like:
- Roasted veggies, chicken, and a scoop of brown rice
- Tofu stir-fry with lots of colorful vegetables over quinoa
- A big salad with beans, avocado, and a slice of whole-grain bread
A few gentle plate upgrades to try as you head into 2026:
- Add one extra veggie to at least one meal a day
- Include a source of protein so you stay fuller longer
- Pause halfway through your meal and ask, “Am I satisfied?” (Not stuffed—just comfortable.)
Winter can be busy and cozy (aka: “let’s just order in”).
On those nights, having something simple with a NuPlus® smoothie or VitaShake® helps us avoid the “whatever’s easiest” trap and keep our plates more balanced.
Cheers to a balanced start to 2026,
