What is Healthy Eating, Exactly?

You’d think a quest as straightforward as nourishing your body would be simple, but the deeper you go into the healthy food space, the more confusing it can be. I offered some insight into healthy eating in this piece for Well+Good:

For Maya Feller, RD, CDN, healthy eating is all about balance—and pleasure. “Healthy eating for me means having access to fresh seasonal produce, responsibly farmed animal proteins, diverse beans and legumes, and ancient whole grains in minimal packaging,” she says. “I choose foods in their whole and minimally processed forms so that I can create balanced meals that burst with flavor and color.” She adds that she prioritizes buying food that’s locally sourced to support smaller-scale farming and agriculture. “This pattern of balanced eating supports all systems within my body while promoting overall health,” she says.