Eating a healthy diet can help to protect you from heart disease, some types of cancer, and Type 2 diabetes.
You need to feed your body the appropriate vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to remain healthy. Eating a healthy diet means that you include:
...fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat milk products
...fish, poultry, lean meats, eggs, beans, and nuts
Eating a healthy diet means that you eat only minimal amounts of:
...cholesterol, salt, and sugar
...trans fats like those found in cake, cookies, stick margarine, and many fried foods
...saturated fats that are found in animal products such as cheese, some meat, whole milk, and butter
Your chances of maintaining a strong and healthy body are dramatically increased when you eat healthy foods on a regular basis. A consistently healthy diet can protect you from:
...heart disease
...bone loss
...Type 2 diabetes
...high blood pressure
...cancer such as colorectal cancer
Many times in life we can make small changes that result in big differences. For example, you can make small changes in your diet that might have a dramatic effect on your quality of life. Keep a list of everything you put into your mouth. Keep a list of:
...the exact time you put something into your mouth
...a description of what you put into your mouth
...the quantity of food and/or drinks you consumed
...your location
...a brief description of your feelings when you ate
You can save both time and money by planning each meal for one week at a time. Search online for resources and/or recipes. And be careful at the grocery store. Try these tips:
...consume a light snack before you go
...take your shopping list with you
...fruits and vegetables are healthy - get a variety of colors
...products with no salt added or low sodium are best
...low and no fat products might be acceptable substitutes - check the labels
...look for whole wheat foods instead of bleached flour
...choose items that are on sale or in season
Get into the habit of reading and understanding nutrition labels.
...check the size of a serving and how many servings in the package
...info in the percent daily value column is important
...trans fat, cholesterol, and saturated fat should be less than 5 percent
...it is best to choose food that consists of at least 20 percent fiber, potassium, vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, and calcium
Healthy eating requires that you pay attention and make smart food choices when you are away from home.
...choose whole grain bread
...choose water or low fat milk
...choose broiled, grilled, or steamed food
...choose unsalted nuts, almonds, walnuts, or fresh fruit
Finally, remember that you are the role model for not only children but others who know and respect you. By choosing to eat healthy, you are not only being good to yourself but also to those who are watching you.
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