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ADDITIONAL HEALTHY
EATING TIPS
HERE ARE SOME FINAL THOUGHTS
THAT CAN HELP YOU START OR STICK
TO YOUR HEALTHY EATING PLAN:
All foods can fit into a healthy diet.
vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy foods that give you the
most nutrition while meeting your calorie needs. Eat a variety
from each food group and limit saturated fat, sodium and
added sugars.
How much you eat is as important as what you eat.
Portion control can be difficult. And it may take time to find
the foods that satisfy you and keep you from snacking.
Small changes can mean big results.
style can help you feel better now and lower your risk of
disease in the future. Think of each change you make as a
"win" as you build positive habits.
Choose proteins,
A healthy eating
TO MAKE THE MOST OF EACH
FOOD GROUP:
• Substitute whole grains for white rice or pasta or other
refined grains.
• Find vegetables you like instead of eating ones that are
fried or heavily sauced.
• Choose healthy fats like avocado, nuts, and seeds and
use oils that are liquid at room temperature like olive oil
and peanut oil.
• Eat fish high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids like
salmon or tuna a couple times a week.
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