Nutrition experts say now, more than ever, we should be conscious about the foods we put into our bodies.

“Let’s take this time to learn more about the foods that we’re eating, and not just eat them because they take good, but eat them because they’re good for us,” said Joshua Wilcox, who works for a local company in its nutrition and labeling department.

Wilcox says nutrition is his passion.

“They know that I take my eating well and exercising very seriously,” Wilcox said.

He joined Fountain of Youth Fitness Wednesday to talk about healthy eating at home during a time of social isolation.

“When you’re home all day with not a lot to do, people find comfort in food," Wilcox said. "And a lot of times the food isn’t what’s best for them.”

He says just working out at home isn’t enough.

“If you’re overeating while exercising, you’re really defeating the cause.” Wilcox said.

At the grocery store, he suggests looking for foods that are nutrient dense, whole foods like fruits, vegetables or whole grain crackers — and as a snack, it shouldn’t be more than 200 calories.

“It’s a snack, so it’s not a meal. It isn’t intended to fill you up, but curb those hunger pains,” Wilcox said.

And he says it doesn’t have to be an expensive undertaking.

“You can always swap out chips for, let’s say, pita crackers. Pita crackers aren’t as high in carbs, not as high in calories or in fat, and the fat really isn’t that much different,” Wilcox said.

And when snacking, don’t be afraid to try new things.

“Make it fun. Let’s say, this week we’re going to try X, Y or Z fruit, or X, Y, Z vegetable. And if we don’t like it, we don’t like it. But how do we know if we don’t try it?” Wilcox said.

And while its facility is closed right now, Fountain of Youth Fitness will be offering virtual wellness segments like this one every Wednesday on its Facebook and Instagram: @foyfitnessroc.