What is "healthy eating?" In two words: VARIETY and MODERATION. No restrictive diet, no fad diet, no "pills and powder" diet; just all-kinds-of-foods-in-many-colors-and-the-right- amount eating style.
Variety:
-choose from many different kinds of foods such as vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, lean meat & poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts and healthy oils.
- select foods low in saturated fats and without trans fats.
-eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
Moderation:
-eat what you need, but not in excess of the energy you spend.
-limit sugar and avoid sugary drinks.
-eat as little salt and sodium as possible.
- avoidhigh-fat, high-sugar foods such as cake, cookies, ice cream, chips and other highly processed foods.
Other healthy eating tips include:
- shopping smart: read food labels. Learn the meaning of carbohydrates, protein & fat and how they can meet your needs.
- shopping fresh:select foods as little processed as possible, with few additives.
And, take the time to seat down and enjoy your meals, with friends and family.
ALCOHOL WARNING: If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation.
For more information on Healthy Eating, check the following:
mypyramid.gov
Eat, and be well!
What is "healthy eating?" In two words: VARIETY and MODERATION. No restrictive diet, no fad diet, no "pills and powder" diet; just all-kinds-of-foods-in-many-colors-and-the-right- amount eating style.
Variety:
-choose from many different kinds of foods such as vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, lean meat & poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts and healthy oils.
- select foods low in saturated fats and without trans fats.
-eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
Moderation:
-eat what you need, but not in excess of the energy you spend.
-limit sugar and avoid sugary drinks.
-eat as little salt and sodium as possible.
- avoidhigh-fat, high-sugar foods such as cake, cookies, ice cream, chips and other highly processed foods.
Other healthy eating tips include:
- shopping smart: read food labels. Learn the meaning of carbohydrates, protein & fat and how they can meet your needs.
- shopping fresh:select foods as little processed as possible, with few additives.
And, take the time to seat down and enjoy your meals, with friends and family.
ALCOHOL WARNING: If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation.
For more information on Healthy Eating, check the following:
mypyramid.gov
Eat, and be well!