On the journey toward building healthy eating and drinking habits, the average person needs to begin somewhere, and it is definitely easier said than done. When it comes to eating right, here’s the best advice: Treat yourself well and show self-love by what you consume.

Young people growing up today have more choices in food and drink than ever before. Older generations of veterans are well aware of that fact. With all the choices, however, comes news and advice from every front on what is good for us and what is not.  Making the right dietary choices can feel overwhelming with all of the voices around us.

Advocates of Whole Health recommend starting slowly and mindfully. The Circle of Health: Food and Drink webpage gives veterans a foundation for understanding how informed food and drink decisions can fuel and nourish rather than harm. Equipped with this knowledge, veterans can create SMART (Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented, Realistic, and Timed) goals that will help them eat and drink better in support of their Whole Health aspirations.