Let’s face it. The world has changed. It is not the same as when we grew up. Women still run families and raise children but now we also run companies and raise awareness of things that are important to us. We are wives, daughters, sisters, friends and mothers, an entire community of capable women.

A New Year is like looking outside for the first time after a fresh snowfall. It is a beautiful blank slate, just waiting for you to create and mold it into whatever you want it to be.

Whatever is in your heart for the New Year, whatever goal it is you want to achieve, I believe proper nutrition can help make success more possible.

Proper nutrition can help your body feel better and the better you feel the easier it is to go after everything you want. It can help you look better and the more confident you feel the more you are willing to try. Plus, it can help you feel better on the inside by creating a more mindful and grateful attitude.

Here are 4 ways taking control of your health can empower you to find success.

Success at work

Memory and/or concentration problems are common warning signs of poor nutrition. In order to function properly, you must feed your brain. Omega 3 fatty acids are especially important. There is a proven connection between food and mood. Avoid the afternoon slump by munching on cashews, or blueberries. For a real power snack check these out.

Success in life

Healthy eating will push you to cook and create. I had to experiment in the kitchen to find the intersection of healthy and good. Beyond that you must figure out to how plan meals effectively around your schedule, requiring more efficient time management skills. All of that flexes your creativity, teaching you how to begin to look at other challenging projects or areas of your life differently.

Save money

By maintaining a healthy weight, and reducing your risk of health related issues related to obesity, you will spend less on healthcare. Making health a priority will also keep you from throwing away money on lunches out or food with no nutritional value.

Maintain a better body, weight and health

Eating right puts you in a better position to better regulate your weight which is often at the center of New Year’s resolutions. Eating right will also improve your hair and skin. It is even a natural way to prevent premature aging. We can’t stop the aging process but a nutritious diet can delay it. Research shows a diet rich in Vitamins A, C, D, and E, has beneficial effects on our skin. Here are some anti-aging foods you might want to add to your diet.

You are worthy of proper nutrition and the benefits it will add to your life

Eating habits are profoundly linked to self-esteem and your sense of self-worth. Choosing healthy eating is a good way to take care of yourself. All of this will help you reduce the stress in your life because you will have clearer priorities and good habits, allowing the inner beauty to come through and generating a confidence like you have never felt before.

Step in to who you were meant to be in 2017!