10 Healthy Eating & Nutrition Tips

Most people are able to achieve and maintain weight goals by eating a well-balanced diet and taking moderate exercise. These 10 healthy eating and nutrition tips make a healthy daily diet easy and rewarding!

• Drink water to hydrate and replenish the body. Try to avoid sugary drinks and sodas and drink milk sparingly.
• Get enough calcium to promote good bone health. Milk is not the best source of calcium; leafy greens and dried beans are better sources of calcium.

• Avoid taking in too much salt. Eating more fresh foods versus processed foods is an easy way to reduce salt intake. Salt sparingly when seasoning.
• Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables of various colors is an excellent source of vitamins and antioxidants.
• Eat plenty of fiber, found in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
• Eat good carbohydrates and avoid bad carbohydrates. No carbohydrates in the diet is not the best solution for everyone; good carbohydrates like the ones found in whole grain are good for the body.
• Eat protein from fish, poultry, nuts, and beans.
• Eat healthy fats from plant oils, fish, and nuts, but limit saturated fats intake and try to avoid trans fats completely.
• Drink Alcohol or Wine Moderately. Drinking is not for everyone and you should talk with your doctor about drinking to see if it is good for you. For some, moderate drinking is recommended.
• Choose a good multivitamin to compliment your healthy diet choices.

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Source: Harvard School of Public Health