Healthy Eating Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated—Just Consistent
- Daisha Enos
- Aug 1
- 2 min read
Hey girl - let’s talk about food for a second. Not the kind you're making for the family BBQ or the random handful of trail mix you grabbed between errands—but your food. The kind that fuels your body, supports your hormones, and keeps you feeling like yourself in a season where, let’s be honest, everything from your sleep to your waistline can feel a little... wobbly. 😉
Here’s the deal: healthy eating in our 40s & 50s isn’t about going keto one week and swearing off meat the next. It’s about making small, intentional swaps that actually stick. So if you’ve been wondering how to eat better without overhauling your life, try this simple approach:
Cook more meals at home. It doesn’t have to be fancy—just real food from your own kitchen.
Keep fresh fruit and veggies on hand for snacks (and yes, baby carrots count).
Choose dense, whole grain bread over the fluffy white stuff that barely fills you up.
Add beans to your meals—soups, salads, stir-fries, you name it.
Shift your plate: more veggies, less red meat. When you do have meat, think skinless chicken, turkey, or fish.
Lighten up on the extras like butter, mayo, and sour cream. They add up faster than you think!
And whatever you do—don’t let yourself get hangry. That’s when the chips mysteriously disappear, right?
My soapbox: it’s not about perfection. It’s about fueling your body in a way that supports the life you want to live—more strength, fewer crashes, better sleep, and a whole lot more ease.
And if you’re nodding along but thinking, “Ugh, I could use some support with this…”—that’s exactly what the Sana Vida Squad is for. It’s my monthly membership for women 40+ who are done with diet drama and ready for strong, sustainable habits that actually work. We’ve got new recipes every month, community support, and realistic coaching to help you stay consistent—even when life gets messy.
Doors are open now, and I’d love to welcome you in. Come join us and make food feel fun (and functional) again! 💛 Learn more here!