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5-31-2011

 

Your body needs a balanced diet to get the optimal amounts of nutrients it needs to perform at its best. The easiest way to do that is eating nutrient rich foods every day.

Eating Plan:

  • Concentrate on eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat milk products
  • Incorporate lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts
  • Emphasize foods low in trans fats and added sugars

 

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If your diet doesn’t look anything like the eating plan, here are a few small steps that will go a long way getting you there:

  • Eat 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day
  • Limit/eliminate sweetened beverages and drink water instead
  • Instead of whole milk, try 2% or 1%
  • Limit snack time in front of the TV
  • Chose lower fat foods at each meal
  • Eat breakfast every day

 

Pick one or more goals, and then stick to it!

On the Go:

  • When grabbing a quick lunch, choose whole wheat bread on your sandwich and opt for water instead of soda
  • At restaurants, choose steamed, grilled or broiled items instead of fried foods
  • On long trips, pack fresh fruit, cheese sticks and unsalted nuts to avoid convenience snacks at stops.

 

Get the most out of your Calories


Simply, a Calorie is a unit we use to think about the energy we get from the food we eat. The number of Calories we need depends on our age, activity level, health status and weight goals. Someone trying to lose weight will eat fewer Calories than someone trying to gain it, for example.

Because different foods have different amounts of Calories, and different foods have different nutrients, too, it’s important to choose foods lower in Calories, but higher in nutrients. By doing this, your diet will keep you feeling at your best.
Pick foods like fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, and low-fat dairy products more often. Shop the perimeter of the grocery store to find those foods; higher Calorie, lower nutrient, processed foods are typically in the center aisles.
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