According to the Dietary
Guidelines for Americans, a healthy diet:
- Emphasizes vegetables,
fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk products.
- Includes lean meats, poultry,
fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.
- Is low in saturated fats,
trans fats, cholesterol, salt, and added sugars.
- Balances the calories you
take in from food and beverages with the calories burned through physical
activity to maintain
a healthy weight.
Here are some tips to help you meet the guidelines:
- Eating fruits and vegetables
of different colors gives your body a wide range of valuable nutrients.
- Include foods that contain fiber
such as fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole-grains.
- Eat lean cuts of meat and
poultry. Trim away excess fat and remove skin from poultry before cooking.
- Pay
attention to portion sizes, especially at restaurants. Smaller
portions equal fewer calories.
- Season your food with lemon
juice, herbs, and spices, rather than using butter and salt.
- Choose foods that are baked,
broiled, braised, grilled, steamed, sautéed, or boiled, rather than fried.
- When eating out, select a
dish from the menu, rather than getting your money’s worth at the
all-you-can-eat buffet.
If you have any questions regarding healthy eating please feel free to ask me!
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