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Eating healthy isn\u2019t just about cutting out those foods you love, but living healthier through better nutrition and choices.
\nThe age-old phrase \u201cyou are what you eat\u201d was coined in the late 1800s with the notion that to be fit and healthy you needed to eat good food. More than 100 years later there is evidence that healthy eating does lead to better overall health.
\nCreating new habits and identifying problem foods in your current diet is the first step to eating healthy. By taking some simple steps you can be on your way to eating food for a healthy life. Below are some tips to help you make better choices:<\/p>\n
Eat breakfast and healthy snacks during the day <\/strong><\/p>\n A good breakfast followed by snacking throughout the day may help cut calories and reduce food cravings later at night. Avoid eating at night after dinner. Eat healthy snacks like almonds, carrot sticks, grapes, popcorn, yogurt, dried fruits, etc. Don\u2019t be afraid to read labels and do your research on which snacks are healthy!<\/p>\n Eat more greens <\/strong><\/p>\n There is more than just lettuce in terms of greens; kale, broccoli, cabbage and mustard greens are packed with calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and vitamins A, C, E and K.<\/p>\n Eat more vegetables and fruits<\/strong><\/p>\n Sweet vegetables such as corn, carrots, beets, yams, and sweet potatoes may help you curb your cravings for sugar and are filled with valuable nutrients. Fruits are also tasty, high in fiber, and can help offset those sugar cravings too.<\/p>\n Eat seafood and fish more often<\/strong><\/p>\n Seafood and fish (salmon, tuna, trout, etc.) have valuable proteins, minerals and omega-3 (good) fatty acids. Try to eat seafood and fish once a week.<\/p>\n Eat whole grains<\/strong><\/p>\n Whole-grain pastas, whole-wheat bread, brown rice, and cereals that contain whole grains are packed with nutrients \u2013 including fiber, proteins, vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n Choose lean protein foods<\/strong><\/p>\n Select lean ground beef (label says 90% lean or higher) and eat more turkey breast and chicken breast. Lean beef, turkey and chicken are packed with protein which helps build tissue, cells and muscle.<\/p>\n Cut sodium (salt)<\/strong><\/p>\n Put down that salt shaker and use less salt in your meals. Look for foods that say \u201clow sodium, reduced sodium, or no salt added.\u201d Too much sodium may cause high blood pressure.<\/p>\n Cut or reduce liquid sugars<\/strong><\/p>\n Soda pop, sugary fruit drinks and iced teas with sugar are examples of liquid sugary drinks. Liquid sugars are one of the leading causes for obesity in America, according to studies.<\/p>\n Drink (more) water<\/strong><\/p>\n The national recommendation is to drink eight glasses of water a day. Try adding a lemon or orange slice to jazz up the flavor.<\/p>\n Resources and support<\/strong><\/p>\n There are unlimited resources on how to start eating healthy, from websites to blogs to Facebook pages. Support groups are all over social media as well \u2013 do the research and find the group or community that will best fit your need. If your spouse or a friend wants to eat healthier, why not develop a buddy system and work on your goals together. Create an eating game plan and stick to it! Lastly, trying a new recipe every week could be a fun way to start eating healthy as well.<\/p>\n Take the time now to improve your health tomorrow and in the future by making better choices about what you eat and drink.<\/p>\n![\"Fresh](\"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/36561462_xxl-1024x398.jpg\")
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