Healthy Eating
Eating lots of fruits and vegetables and avoiding high-sugar, high-fat foods can help reduce your risk for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. Healthy foods are often cheaper than unhealthy ones. And many healthy meals can be prepared quickly. You can work them into your diet with just a few small changes to your eating habits.
Find out how by using these tips, recipes, articles, and links that contain easy steps to healthy eating.
Healthy Eating Tips
Eat different colors of fruits and vegetables to get a variety of nutrients.
Plan ahead to make sure your meals are balanced and healthy.
Use a smaller plate or bowl to encourage appropriately sized portions.
Eat at least two vegetables with dinner.
Keep a bowl of fruit on your counter so it’s easy to find.
Drink water instead of soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks.
Keep a food diary to help track what you eat.
Switch to low-fat or non-fat milk.
Have fresh or dried fruit for a snack.
Eat steamed, broiled, or grilled foods instead of fried foods.
Healthy Eating Recipes
Recipes
Healthy meals can be easy and quick with the right recipes. Take a look through our resources to find a new recipe to try.
Healthy Eating Articles
Fruits, vegetables and other healthy items are cheaper than junk food.
Associated Press
How to manage your weight without being hungry.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
How to make healthy choices at different kinds of restaurants.
Cooking Light
How Much Do You Really Know?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
A new study suggests that simple approaches to weight loss are best.
Los Angeles Times
People who eat breakfast are less likely to develop diabetes.
The New York Times
Feel full and satisfied without adding pounds.
AARP Bulletin
Even though a food says it’s “healthy,” it might not be.
Washington Post
Healthy Eating Links
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