Keeping track of what you eat each day by keeping a food journal is a powerful way to gain insight into your eating habits. It will help you to identify which foods you regularly consume and will assist in identifying any triggers that may exist, such as stress eating or eating out of boredom rather than hunger. The two keys to beneficial food journaling are consistency and accuracy: you want to be honest with yourself and make sure to record every food and drink item that you consume. That includes meals, snacks, and everything in-between!
A few additional food journaling tips are:
- Track immediately before or after you are eating so you will not accidentally forget to add an item
- Make note of the time of day
- Become familiar with serving sizes
- Consider adding how you are feeling
Throughout the Sensable Health program, you will keep track of everything you eat and its nutritional values using the food logging function powered by Nutritionix and we are positive you will learn a lot about what you eat this way. You will also learn about macronutrients, micronutrients, and healthy fats to name a few topics. The Sensable Health app will also help you to plan what you eat and how your choices affect your goals for the day.