5 Nutrition Tips to Help You Eat Healthier and Feel Better
First of all let’s get the word “diet” straightened out here. I’m not talking about keto, paleo, Jenny Craig, or any of the other diet programs out there. I’m talking about your DIET - the way in which you eat on a regular basis. Your diet isn’t a set of rigid rules or the latest fad. It’s simply the way you consistently fuel your body.
Now that we’ve made that clear, I want to provide you with some tips on how to make your “diet” more balanced, nutrient dense, and nourishing.
Of all the areas I coach on, nutrition is the one that tends to trip people up the most. It’s not just about knowing what to eat—it’s about breaking free from old mindsets, letting go of the pressure to be perfect, and creating God-honoring habits that reflect both discipline and grace.
With that in mind…
Here are five tips that will help you to eat in a healthier, more God-honoring way:
Tip One: Surrender your nutrition to God
The first step is probably the hardest one. It’s not a simple action like choosing veggies over french fries. It requires internal, heart transformation that rewires the old way you used to function around food. It replaces the unhealthy patterns, mindsets, and habits around your nutrition with God-honoring ones.
The best way to do this is by starting in prayer and digging into God’s Word. When you open your heart up to God and start to read what His desires for you are, you’ll form a better understanding of what that should look like in your daily life.
Prayer is the most effective form of communication with God, and it will transform your life. Start by praying for God to reveal unhealthy patterns or mindsets that you have around food. Then ask Him to grow your discipline to make the choices that will fuel your body. Once you do that, then praying before you make food decisions and while you’re eating will become more natural. You’ll invite God in and start hearing and recognizing His voice speaking to you and guiding you to make healthy choices
Tip Two: Eat MORE of the right stuff
There’s a misconception that eating less is the best way to lose weight and be healthy. But, this is downright FALSE! Most women tend to lean towards under nourishment and actually eat less than what their body needs to function properly, have sustained energy, and to even lose weight.
The key is to start by eating MORE of the right kinds of foods.
✅ More fruits and vegetables
✅ More lean meats & protein
✅ More complex carbs
✅ More water
✅ More home cooked meals
Fueling your body well is so crucial for your overall health and well-being—not just for weight loss, but for your energy, hormones, mood, and metabolism.
So if you're feeling stuck with your nutrition, overwhelmed by all the “rules,” or just plain tired… this is your starting point.
Nourish your body by adding in more of the right foods, and trust that small, consistent changes truly do make a big difference.
Tip Three: Anchor your meals with protein
Another area that a lot of women are lacking in their nutrition is protein! Protein is the building block of our muscles and benefits our overall health, skin, hair, and hormones.
Anchoring your meals with protein means centering each meal around a protein source. If you’re not tracking your macros, a good rule of thumb is to choose a palm sized portion of protein at each meal. Once you have your protein then you fill in the rest of your meal from there.
When you add more protein into your diet you’ll notice a few things:
Less cravings
More muscle mass (looking “toned”)
You stay full longer
Better blood sugar stability (less energy crashes)
Improved metabolism
Faster recovery after workouts
Stronger hair, skin, and nails
As you can see, the benefits are endless!
Tip Four: Plan ahead for indulgences
Being intentional with indulgences allows you to enjoy foods you love without the guilt, binging, or hindering progress.
1) Pre-log or Pre-plan: If tracking macros, log your treat ahead of time to make adjustments at other meals if needed. If you’re not tracking, then simply plan ahead for your treat and adjust other meals/snacks.
2) Mindful Portioning: Instead of restricting and then overindulging later, choose a reasonable portion.
3) Enjoy Without Guilt: Allow yourself to enjoy treats in moderation without labeling them as “bad.” Food is fuel!
Example: If you’re going out for pizza with friends, plan lighter, protein-rich meals earlier in the day to balance it out. Enjoy your pizza mindfully, stopping when satisfied rather than overly full.
When you approach indulgences with intention, you break free from the “all or nothing” mindset that keeps so many women stuck. Instead of swinging between restriction and regret, you can enjoy your favorite foods with awareness, peace, and freedom.
This is what balance looks like—and it’s a lot more sustainable (and enjoyable!) than trying to be perfect.
Tip Five: Pay attention to how food makes you feel
Start noticing how your body feels before, during, and after you eat. Do certain foods leave you energized and satisfied? Do others make you feel bloated, sluggish, or craving more?
Tuning into these cues can help you make choices that truly support your body—not just your taste buds in the moment.
Also pay attention to your hunger and fullness signals. This can be tricky, especially if you’ve struggled with overeating, undereating, or ignoring hunger or fullness for years.
But with practice, you’ll begin to rebuild that trust with your body.
Here are a few practical ways to start:
Pause before eating and ask: “Am I truly hungry or just stressed/tired/bored?”
Eat slowly so your brain has time to register fullness
Use a food + mood journal to track what you ate, how full you felt, and how you felt afterward (physically and emotionally)
It’s not about being obsessive—it’s about learning what your body needs and responding with grace and intention.
Remember, eating in a healthy, God-honoring way isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being intentional. These tips aren’t meant to overwhelm you, but to give you a starting point. Small changes, done consistently and prayerfully, will lead to lasting transformation.
So take what stood out to you and start there. Invite God into your nutrition journey, and trust that He’ll guide you step by step.
You’ve got this—and you’re not doing it alone!