Are you eating
healthy?
With so much information
available about how to eat
healthy, there is no excuse to
do otherwise. Eating healthy
will help you lose weight and
help fight off illness.
Make a few changes in your routine to create
healthy eating habits. Choose grilled instead
of fried, whole wheat instead of white, and
low-fat instead of whole fat.  Add more
vegetables to your plate and less starchy
foods.
Tips for eating healthy:

  • Choose lean sources of protein, vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and  sugar-free
    beverages.

  • Become aware of what your are eating now. Notice how many times you choose food
    for convenience, how many fried foods you eat, how much soda you drink.

  • Now that you are aware, strive to really make a choice on the food you are about to
    order or buy at  your grocery store.

  • When going to a restaurant stay away from any menu items that say "fried".

  • Stay away from french fries. If you order a sandwich in a restaurant and it comes
    with fries, ask for a substitute. Often you can get fruit, cole slaw or applesauce.

  • Generally stay away from fast food "burger" places where it is too tempting to get a
    cheeseburger, fries and a milkshake!  Instead find a cafe, deli, or health food store
    that may have a salad bar with a variety of items.

  • Be careful what you drink!  Soda will add many calories to your diet no matter how
    healthy you are eating! Drink water and you can add a little flavor by adding a little
    juice or lemon to your water.

  • Try foods that you usually don't eat. Remember it is just a matter of changing a habit
    and making new ones. Make it a habit to choose salads with grilled meats or fish.
    Make it a habit to choose whole grains instead of white bread or white pasta. Make it
    a habit to choose grilled over fried.  Make it a habit to put healthy food in your body!

You will soon have new healthy eating habits! You don't have to starve or deprive
yourself.  You will find all kinds of new food that will keep your tastebuds happy! You
should notice changes in your health, digestion, skin and weight. It's all a matter of creating
new habits and a new healthy way of living.