But first, here are some benefits when it comes to eating healthy for you as individual.
Healthy eating promotes:
- Increase in self-esteem and confidence
- Reduces risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, and cancer risk
- Consistency in a busy schedule
- Elevated mood
- More energy
- Improved memory
- Better sleep
- Reduces stress
Unhealthy eating promotes:
- Fatigue
- Weight gain and bloating
- Depression
- Lack of energy
- Multitude to health problems
Of course, we can make the argument that some relational issues are based on the need to learn healthy relationship skills; however, it’s important to remember that everything in our life links together. Nutrition included!
For example, if you are eating well and that leads to having a good night sleep, be in a better mood with more energy and feel confident in yourself, here are some possible relationship benefits:
- More likely to be receptive to your partner
- Ability to slow yourself down when having a difficult conversation
- Ability to manage your stress in a healthy way
- Mental clarity when trying to be present with your partner and family
- Increase in sexual intimacy
- If you are cooking together, that is a way to improve quality time spent and working on a goal together
By: Priscilla Rodriguez, M.S., LMFT
I specialize in working with couples and individuals and understand that sometimes life may get busy and hectic. I help couples and individuals process practical solutions that will fit their unique lives. I encourage you to attend my upcoming couple workshop called Re-Balance: A Couple Workshop on Mastering Connection the Modern Way. Couples will learn to enhance their communication, intimacy, how they show love, understanding of nutrition, finances, and incorporate relaxation techniques.