GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – March is National Nutrition Month, and a recipe developer is urging people to focus on whole foods and small dietary changes rather than drastic overhauls.
“I really believe that when people focus on nutrition and nourish their bodies properly, it doesn’t just impact us physically, but it really just helps improve how you show up and your quality of life,” Clinton said.
Make America Healthy Campaign
The Make America Healthy Campaign, launched in 2025, emphasizes shifting to a whole foods-based diet and reducing ultra-processed foods.
“What really stands out to me about the Make America Healthy Again conversation is the focus on reducing the ultra-processed foods,” Clinton said. “Just encouraging people to get back to real, whole ingredients. And that’s something I do emphasize in my recipes. And I think that it also encourages people to cook more at home.”
Cost concerns
The Cleveland Clinic reports that 46% of Americans believe eating healthy is more expensive and cite cost as a barrier to adopting a healthier diet. Clinton said that perception is inaccurate.
“I think that there is a lot of people think that eating healthy requires more money. And I very much disagree with that,” Clinton said. “I think that when you lean into the whole foods versus buying like the packaged ultra processed foods, it actually is a lot more cost effective.”
Starting small
Clinton said people looking to improve their diet should begin with incremental steps rather than eliminating entire food groups.
“Instead of trying to cut sugar completely or cut processed foods completely, try to just prioritize better ingredients, like adding more vegetables, eating better quality proteins, or focusing on buying whole foods you actually really enjoy eating,” Clinton said.
Clinton said healthy eating does not have to be complicated or perfect, and that small, consistent changes over time make the biggest difference.
I just think healthy eatingdoesn’thave to be complicated or perfect. And I think that’s where people getthemosthung up,istheperfectionaspectaboutit. But I think focusing on small, consistent changes over time will just really make the biggest difference in healthy eating.
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