Showing posts with label Healthy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Healthy. Show all posts

Saturday, 12 March 2011

Eating For A Healthy Heart




Bad cholesterol or a bad diet is something we all



experience at some point in time. It's impossible



to eat healthy our whole lives, even though we may



try hard to do it. Eating healthy for your heart



is something everyone should try to do, especially



when it comes to restoring health and reducing



heart attacks.





Your heart and food



We know these things for sure - a diet high in



saturated fats will help raise your cholesterol,



which is a risk factor for heart disease. People



that are obese are more prone to heart disease. A



diet high in sodium may elevate your blood pressure,



leading to inflammation and even heart disease.





To help prevent heart disease and improve your health,



put the tips below to good use.





Eat plenty of fish



Herring, sardines, and salmon are all excellent sources



of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Other fish are great



to, although Omega 3 may help to get your cholesterol



down to a healthier level.





Choosing healthy fats and oils



Saturated fat will increase the risk of heart disease.



It's found in meat, butter, and even coconut oil. You



should avoid them until your cholesterol levels are



down and you are at a healthy weight. Even those



that love red meats can enjoy seafood and nuts for



their main sources of protein.





Monounsaturated fats such as olive oils will help



you to protect your heart. Olive oil is an ideal



choice for cooking, dressing, or even as a dipping



sauce.





Plenty of fiber



Fiber can help you control your cholesterol. You



can find fiber in whole grain products to help



control sugar absorption as well, which will help



you keep your digestive system healthy.





Choosing carbohydrates



Eating for your heart involves staying away from



sugary foods such as candy, cookies, cakes, and



pastries. Eating a lot of sugar isn't good for



your heart disease at all. Healthy carbohydrates



involve whole grain breads, whole grain pasta, brown



rice, and a lot of vegetables. You should make



fruits and vegetables the main aspect of your diet.





Healthy cooking methods



Stir frying and sauteing with olive oil or canola



oil are both great methods, as you shouldn't dip



your food in batter and fry it anymore. If you



cook chicken, remove the skin and bake it in the



oven in foil.





Instead of frying your fish you should always bake



it. Steaming your vegetables can help maintain the



most nutrients. You should use cream sauces or lots



of butter anymore either. When you eat vegetables,



try squeezing lemon juice on them or using your



favorite seasonings.





As you make the proper changes to your diet, keep in



mind that it takes time for them to become habits.



Eating healthy is always great for your body and your



lifestyle, especially when it comes to your heart and



the prevention of heart disease.


Thursday, 10 March 2011

Eating Healthy For Students




For students, eating at college is an entire new



ball game, with late night pizza delivery and food



from buggies. Even though some of these quick and



simple options taste great, they are probably



not healthy for a student's body.





The food choices students make can affect whether



or not they are able to remain awake during class



and whether or not they will come down with



mononucleosis when it hits campus. The problem



is not only about eating junk food, it's more



about not getting the proper proteins, carbs,



vitamins, and minerals that people need.





When it comes to defending against illnesses,



vitamins and minerals are very important. Just



because they are important, isn't a reason for



students to run out and stock up on vitamins and



supplements. It's best for students to get their



nutrition from food.





You can find vitamin C in citric fruits, Vitamin



A in milk and diary products, and vitamin E in



nuts, whole wheat products, and even green leafy



vegetables. This is the ideal way to get



nutrition, as your body relies on these vitamins



for many reasons.





When you eat on campus, skip on the soda's and



go right to the juice machines. Explore the



different entrees available and go to the salad



bar where there are fresh vegetables. You can



also try putting some broccoli and cauliflower



in the microwave for steamed vegetables. There



are always healthy cereals and plenty of fresh



fruit available in dining halls as well.





Always remember that eating healthy isn't just



about avoiding greasy foods. Eating healthy



involves getting a balanced diet and getting the



right nutrients and vitamins to keep your body



in peak performance - or at least awake during


Tuesday, 8 March 2011

Eating Healthy For Vegetarians




The vegetarian way of eating can be a very healthy style



of eating. The rules still apply with healthy eating,



although you should add variety, balance, and moderation.





A vegetarian is someone who avoids all types of meat,



whether it be hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken, or even fish.



Vegetarians are also sometimes classified by the type of



food they are or aren't willing to eat. For example,



Lacto-ovo vegetarians will avoid animal flesh yet they



will eat eggs and most dairy products. A Vegan on the



other hand, will avoid all food that has any trace of



animal origin.





Because they don't eat meet, vegetarians will often



wonder how they'll get enough protein. Although you may



not realize it, the average American actually consumes



more protein than he actually needs. For the lacto-ovo



vegetarian, dairy products are an excellent source of



protein. Vegans on the other hand, get their protein



from nuts, seeds, and soy products.





Along the lines of beans, there are several to choose



from, including green or red lentils, peanuts, split



peas, pinto, soy, kidney, and many more. Some of them



you are already familiar, such as kidney beans in



chili, refried beans in Mexican dishes, red beans and



rice, and pinto beans. Although some beans taste good



as they are, others are available with different flavors



to help enhance their taste. Nuts are hihg in protein,



although they deliver a lot more fat than beans, which



means you should enjoy them in moderation. By having



one cup of cooked beans, you'll get the same amount of



protein as eating two ounces of meat!





The nutrients of concern for vegans, who avoid all types



of animal food, are vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D.



In the average North American diet, the primary source



for B12 is animals. To have an adequate intake of B12,



vegans should reguarly consume vitamin B12 supplements or



foods, which contain vitamin B12, such as soy products



or milk.





For calcium, vegans can rely on orange juice or soy



milk, as they are fortified with calcium. Beans and



leafy green vegetables will also contain some calcium as



well.





Although all types of vegetarians rely on simple food



groups, controlling your vitamins and calcium intake is



something you should always do. This is very important



for eating healthy, as well as staying healthy. If you



control what you eat, you'll have many years of healthy


Saturday, 5 March 2011

Eating Healthy On A Budget




If you have problems serving healthy foods because



of the prices, you'll find these tips to be just



what you need to eat healthy on a budget.





1. Eliminate junk food



Doing your shopping on your own is the easiest way



to shop, as children and sometimes spouses are



usually the ones requesting junk food. Shopping



alone will prevent this, and ensure that you only



buy the foods you need.





2. Water or milk instead of soft drinks



You can still enjoy your favorite drinks at a



sporting event or night out, although you should



stick with the smallest size when shopping to save



money and calories. Children and even adults need



milk or milk products on a daily basis. Milk will



also help you get strong and provides calcium for



healthy bones and healthy teeth.





3. Buy fruits in quantity



Whne they are in season, buy fruits in quantity



and freeze any extras. You can buy several pounds



this way, and freeze extras to have them when the



fruit goes out of season. Wash the fruit well,



remove any spoiled pieces, dry thoroughly, then



freeze in plastic zipper bags.





4. Meats and beans



Meats and beans are the best sources for protein.



Lean meat is more expensive than meats with a lot



of fat. Canned beans are a great deal as well,



as they give you protein at a great price.





5. Beans as a substitute



You should use beans a substitute for meat on a



frequent occasion. There are several varieties,



so you can prepare them in a crock pot, so when



you return home they are ready to consume.





The USDA recommends eating beans at least 4 times



per week. If you experience gas after eating



beans you should try washing them, covering them



with water, bringing the water to a boil, then



draining it off and refilling the pot.





6. If you live in a coastal area or an area



where fish are around, make that an integral



part of your diet. You can catch them from the



lakes or rivers, saving money in the process.





7. Peanut butter is great for those on a budget



as it's popular with almost everyone. You can



use it for sandwiches instead of eating hot



dogs. It does need to be refrigerated, although



bigger jars can last you for weeks.





8. You should fill up with foods that have a high



content of water. Watermelon, salads, and even



sugar free gelatin are all great examples.





Eating healthy is always something you can't go



wrong with. You can eat healthy for just a few



bucks, which makes it perfect for those on a



budget. Now, you don't need a lot of money to have



the lifestyle and health you've always wanted.


Thursday, 3 March 2011

Eating Healthy On The Run




Whether your traveling on the go or around the



home, you don't need to give up healthy eating



simply because you are on the run. The fact is,



healthy eating is even more important when your



trying to keep up with a busy schedule.





Having a good diet will help your body to handle



stress better. As you hustle about, a healthy meal



is probably the last thing you think about. The



following tips can help you eat when your on the go.





Restaurants



With tempting menus, large portions, and a festive



atmosphere, it's easy to skip healthy eating. It's



okay to splurge every now and then, although you'll



pack on a lot of weight if you make it a habit.



When you eat out at restaurants, always be smart



about it.





Airports



An airport can be a very stressful place, although



you shouldn't scrap your diet because of it. Eat



because you are hungry, not because of stress,



boredom, or to kill time.





In your car



Keep some healthy snacks in your car at all times,



so that when you get hungry - you have them.





At home



Evenings and mornings are busy times in most homes.



Making the time to eat can be hard, although you



shouldn't run out the door without eating breakfast



first. Cereal with milk, a banana, muffin, or even



a bagel is a great way to start the day.





Anytime you are on the go, always make sure that you



make the right food decisions. You can take healthy



food with you if you need to, so that you have it



when you need it. Eating healthy on the go is easy



to do, once you know how. Never sacrifice healthy



food for junk, as your body will regret it later.


Saturday, 26 February 2011

Eating Healthy On Vacation




It can be very tempting to abandon your good sense



of healthy eating on vacation. Although you may



strive for healthy eating, it's easy to drift off



and grab an ice cream cone here and there. There



are however, ways to watch what you eat on



vacation.





It's easier than ever these days to request a low



fat or vegetarian meal on airplane flights. If



you choose to instead drive to your destination,



the quest to find healthy food can get a bit more



complicated.





Rather than simply relying on greasy foods for



nutrition, pack some nutritious foods in a cooler



full of ice packs. Fruits and vegetables, crackers,



yogurt, and sandwiches are all great to have with



you on the road.





Once you arrive at your hotel, you should do



yourself a favor and turn the minibar key down - as



this helps to avoid the temptation. If your hotel



offers a continental breakfast, stick to fruits,



cereals, and proteins. If your hotel has a stove



or microwave, consider bringing your own healthy



food with you.





If you simply must eat out, do so only when you



are hungry. Restaurants will usually serve large



portions, so be careful. If you do go a bit over



on a meal, simply cut back on the next.





If you find it hard to fit in three square meals



a day, try to fit in six smaller meals or snacks,



as your body needs fuel every four hours or so.



When you eat out, avoid appetizers. Whatever you



do, do not miss any meals.





When it's possible, you should avoid eating large



meals at night. When your body gets ready for



sleep and slows down, it also burns calories at a



much slower pace. Never eat bread before bed, and



make sure to avoid the butter. Choose fish or



poultry for your meal instead, and include



vegetables as a side dish.





Even though it may sound hard, eating healthy on



vacation isn't really that difficult. All you have



to do is use a little will power, and pass up



foods that you know aren't good for you. This



way, you'll enjoy healthy eating and a healthy



lifestyle wherever you go.





The next time you go on a vacation, always remember



that eating healthy is a way of life. You can



afford to get something you crave, although you



shouldn't make a habit of it. One ice cream



cone or a pizza isn't going to matter - as long as



you know when to stop.


Friday, 25 February 2011

Eating Healthy When Eating Out




If you go out to a restaurant to eat, you probably



watch your calories very closely. To assist you



with your calorie watching when dining out, these



tips will help you make the most of it.





- Always order salad dressings or sauces on the side,



as this way you have control over how much you add



to your meal.





- When you order grilled fish or vegetables, you



should ask that the food be grilled without butter



or oil, or prepared with very little or either or.





- Anytime you order pasta dishes, be on the lookout



for tomato based sauces instead of the cream based



sauces. Tomato based sauces are much lower in fat



and calories, and tomato sauce can even be counted



as a vegetable!





- You should always try to drink water, diet soda,



or tea instead of soda or beverages that contain



alcohol.





- If you order dessert, share with a friend. Half



of the dessert will equal half of the calories.





- When you choose a soup, remember that cream



based soups are higher in fat and calories than



other soups. A soup can be a great appetizer, as



most are low in calories and you fill you up pretty



fast.





- When ordering a baked potato, ask for salsa instead



of sour cream, butter, cheese, or even bacon. Salsa



is very low in calories and provides a healthy



alternative with plenty of flavor and spice.





- When you are full, stop eating. Listen to your



body and what it tells you.





- If you get full, take half of your meal home.



The second portion of your meal can serve as a second



meal later. This way, you get two meals for the



price of one.





- If you're looking to eat less, order two appetizers



or an appetizer and a salad as your meal.





- If you get a choice of side dishes, get a baked



potato or steamed vegetables instead of french



fries.





- Always look for food on the menu that's baked,



grilled, broiled, poached, or steamed. These types



of cooking use less fat in the cooking process and



are usually much lower in calories.





- Plain bread or rolls are low in both fat and



calories. When you add the butter and oil, you



increase the fat and calorie intake.





- As key ingredients to your meal, choose dishes



with fruits and vegetables. Both fruits and



vegetables are great sources of dietary fiber as



well as many vitamins and minerals.





- Choose foods made with whole grains, such as



whole wheat bread and dishes made with brown rice.





- If you crave dessert, look for something with



low fat, such as berries or fruit.





- Always remember not to deprive yourself of the



foods you truly love. All types of foods can fit



into a well balanced diet.


Monday, 21 February 2011

Fight Stress With Healthy Eating




Whenever we get too busy or stressed, we all tend



to make poor food choices that will actually



increase stress and cause other problems. To get



the most of your healthy eating and avoid stress,



follow these simple tips.





Always eat breakfast



Even though you may think you aren't hungry,



you need to eat something. Skipping breakfast



makes it harder to maintain the proper blood and



sugar levels during the day, so you should always



eat something.





Carry a snack



Keeping some protein rich snacks in your car,



office, or pocket book will help you avoid blood



sugar level dips, the accompanying mood swings, and



the fatigue. Trail mix, granola bars, and energy



bars all have the nutrients you need.





Healthy munchies



If you like to munch when you're stressed out,



you can replace chips or other non healthy foods



with carrot sticks, celery sticks, or even



sunflower seeds.





Bring your lunch



Although a lot of people prefer to eat fast food



for lunch, you can save a lot of money and actually



eat healthier if you take a few minutes and pack



a lunch at home. Even if you only do this a few



times a week, you'll see a much better improvement



over eating out.





Stock your home



As important as it is to get the bad food out of



your house, it's even more important to get the good



food in! The best way to do this is to plan a menu



of healthy meals at snacks at the beginning of the



week, list the ingedients you need, then go shop



for it. This way, you'll know what you want when



you need it and you won't have to stress over what


Saturday, 12 February 2011

Healthy Fat Intake




This information is aimed at helping you to



reduce your fat intake. The average individual



eats too much fat, a factor that's linked to



a variety of health problems, including cancer.



Diets that are high in fat are associated with



breast and colon cancer, with some studies



linking high fat to prostate cancer as well.





A majority of people can bring their fat intakes



down to a healthy range by making a few adjustments



in the way they shop, cook, and prepare the foods



they eat.





Now days, it's getting easier and easier to control



the amount of fat you consume. The fat content of



foods are now available through the nutrition label



and through brochures distributed by food companies



and even fast food restaurants.





You can use this information on nutrition to choose



lower fat foods by comparing products and food



brands. Once you have a rough idea of what a healthy



intake of fat is, you'll know what you can and what



you can't have.





From day to day, the amount of fat you eat will



vary. Some meals and some days will be higher in



fat than others. Even high fat meals can be kept



in line with healthy eating as long as you balance



those days accordingly. The average fat intake over



the course of weeks and months is important, not the



fat intake of every meal and food you consume.





Younger adults and high active adults who have



higher calorie needs can probably eat a little more



fat. Older adults and those that aren't very active



should aim for a lower fat intake. This way, you



can control your fat intake and avoid the many



problems that fat is associated with.


Monday, 7 February 2011

Healthy Grocery Shopping




Grocery shopping is something we all have to do, even



though choosing the right foods can be very hard



indeed. To assist you with your healthy grocery



shopping, the tips below can indeed help make things



easier than ever before:





1. Never go grocery shopping on an empty stomach.





2. Select canned fruits and tuna that are packed in



water, not oil or syrup.





3. Look at the labels for the words "hydrogenated"



or "partially hydrogenated". The earlier you see



them appear on the list, the higher the amount of



unhealthy trans fatty acids the food will contain.





4. Don't buy turkey with the skin on it, and if



you plan to buy chicken - buy a chicken breast



meal.





5. When you select frozen dinners, select those



that are not only low in fat, but low in sodium



and cholesterol as well.





6. If you aren't consuming enough dairy products,



go with calcium fortified orange juice instead.





7. Go for whole grain breads, cereals, and rolls.





8. Give cantaloupe a try. With just 95 calories,



half of the melon will provide more than a day's



supply of Vitamin C and beta carotene.





9. Don't be tricked into buying yogurt covered



by nuts or raisins, as the coating is normally



made of sugar and partially hydrogenated oils.





10. Get some of the low fat treats, such as



pretzels, ginger snaps, and angel food cake.





By following the above tips when grocery shopping,



you'll avoid the bad foods and get those that you



need. There are many different healthy foods at



the grocery store, all it takes is the will power



to go past the bad foods and on to the good ones.


Saturday, 5 February 2011

Healthy Food Choices




Eating healthy is something we all would like to do,



although it can be hard. In order to eat healthy, you



must first make the right food choices. Eating healthy



is all about what you eat, which makes the choices very



crucial to your results.





Grains



You should consume 6 ounces of grains per day. To do this,



you can eat 3 ounces of whole grain cereals, breads, rice,



crackers, or pasta. You can get an ounce of grains in



a single slice of bread, or 1 cut of cereal.





Vegetables



These should be varied, as you should eat 2 1/2 cups of



them each day. You should start eating more of the dark



vegetables, such as broccili and spinach. Carrots and



sweet potatoes are good as well. You should also eat



more dry beans such as peas, pinto beans, and even kidney



beans.





Fruits



Fruits are very important. You should try to eat 2 cups



of them each day. Focus on eating a variety, such as



fresh, frozen, canned, or even dried fruit. You can



drink fruit juices as well, although you should use



moderation when doing so.





Milk



Milk is your calcium rich friend. For adults, 3 cups



is the ideal goal. For kids 2 - 8, 2 cups is where you



want to be. When choosing milk products or yogurt, you



should go for fat-free or low-fat. Those of you who



don't like milk or can't have it, should go for lactose



free products or other sources of calcium such as fortified



foods and beverages.





Meat and beans



Eating 5 ounces a day is the ideal goal, as you should go



lean with your protein. When eating meat, always bake it,



grill it, or broil it, as this will prevent grease from



adding to the equation. You should vary your protein



as well, with more fish, beans, peas, and nuts.





When cooking your food, you should also limit solid fats



such as butter, margarine, shortening, and lard. These



foods may add flavor to your dishes, although they can



also help raise your cholesterol as well. Therefore, you



should try to add these foods and any foods that happen



to contain them.





To help keep your saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium low,



you can check the nutrition facts label. This label can



be found on the food package and will tell you all the



information you need to know about the food item.





By picking your foods wisely and watching what you eat,



you'll help control your lifestyle. Exercise is great as



well, as it goes along perfect with a healthy eating



lifestyle. No matter what your age may be, eating healthy



will help you keep your active lifestyle for years and



years - even help you and your health in the long run


Thursday, 3 February 2011

Kids Eating Healthy




Fast food is a big part of modern life these days,



making it very hard to teach a child how he or she



should eat healthy. The cheapest and easiest foods



are those that are normally the least healthy. If



you give your child the choice between healthy food



and junk food, you normally won't like the results.





Even though it isn't possible to get a child to like



all healthy foods, there are some ways to get your



child to try and hopefully like at least a few of



them. You can be as creative as you like, as getting



kids to eat healthy foods can be a little harder than



you may think.





- Sneak the healthy food in. Even though it would



be great if your kid understood the importance of



fruits and vegetables, this isn't always possible.



If you can't get them to eat good food willingly,



there are ways to sneak them in, such as making



muffins out of bananas or apples, or pizza with



spinach on it.





- Call fruits and vegetables by funny names. You



can refer to broccoli as "trees", making them



more fun to eat. There are many different names



you can call fruits and vegetables, even making up



your own if you prefer. Most kids prefer to eat



foods that sound fun.





- Make the foods taste better. Ranch dressing is



great for broccoli, while peanut butter is a great



topping for celery. There are several combinations



for vegetables that can make them taste much



better. You can let your child pick a topping



for a vegetable, even if it's something you wouldn't



normally like yourself.





- Dress the vegetables up. Just as much as calling



them names help kids eat healthy foods, making them



look funny also helps. You can do this by making



funny designs on the plate, or setting them up to



look like people. Although some parents don't like



their kids playing with their food, sometimes it



helps to get them to eat healthier.





There are several ways to make your kids eat



healthier, but to make them enjoy it also has to



be fun as well. This isn't always an easy task,



because kids normally don't like foods that are



good for them. It can however, be done with a bit



of creativity. Hopefully, doing this will help



your child develop a love of healthy foods for the


Thursday, 27 January 2011

Making Healthy Food Choices




Vegetables, fruits, and grains are normally low in



fat and have no cholesterol. Most are great sources



of dietary fiber, complex carbs, and vitamins.



The American Heart Association recommends that you



eat foods that are high in complex carbs and fiber.





Below are some tips for making healthy food choices:





- Coconut is high in saturated fat, while olives



are high in monounsaturated fats and calories. You



should use these items sparingly to avoid getting



too many calories from fat.





- When vegetable grains are cooked, saturated fat



or cholesterol is often added. For example, egg



yolks may be added to bread or even pasta.





- Processed, canned, or preserved vegetables may



also contain added sodium. With some people, too



much sodium (salt) may lead to high blood pressure.



There are some food companies that are actually



canning vegetables with less salt. You can look



for these in the market area or choose fresh and



even frozen vegetables.





- Nuts and seeds tend to be high in calories and



fat, although a majority of the fat is polyunsaturated



or monounsaturated. There are some varieties,



macadamie nuts for example, that are also high in



saturated fat.





Foods that are high in soluble fiber are a great



choice as well. Examples include oat bran,



oatmeal, beans, peas, rice bran, barley, and



even apple pulp.





Whenever you are looking for healthy food choices,



always make sure you read the nutrition label



or information about the food. You can then



determine what the food contains and how healthy



it truly is for your body. By taking your time



and making your healthy food choices wisely,



you'll have a lifetime to enjoy the foods that



will take care of you.


Wednesday, 12 January 2011

Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating




When the holidays arrive, many people forget all



about their diets and healthy eating. Weight



gains of 7 - 10 pounds are common between



Halloween and Christmas. To make the holidays



easier, these tips will help you with healthy



eating through the season and not gaining weight.





Most traditional foods can be made low fat.



Turkey is very lean without the skin, and gravy



can be made without any fat. Potatoes that are



served without butter can be very healthy. The



beloved pumpkin pie is nutritious, although it



can be made into a fatty dessert with the adding



of whipped cream.





Even though the holidays are in, don't forget



about the exercise. Keeping weight off during



the holiday season is burning off the extra



calories. You should plan a walk after meals,



park farther from stores when you shop, and



take a few walks around the mall before you



begin shopping.





During holiday parties and at family dinners,



feel free to sample foods although you shouldn't



splurge. Decide on what you plan to eat in



advance, then stick to your plan. Eat plenty



of vegetables, fruit, low fat dressings, and



slices of lean meats. Before you go to a party,



eat a small snack to help curb your appetite.





If at all possible, avoid alcohol. Having too



many drinks can cripple your will power, and



also add excess calories to your diet. In the



place of alcohol, drink water with lemon. Water



can help to limit your appetite and keep you



from binging. Also make sure to avoid eggnog,



as each glass can have up to 300 calories.





Be flexible with your healthy eating, as one bad



meal won't ruin your diet. Try to balance your



calories over a few days and don't just look at


Monday, 10 January 2011

Tips For Healthy Eating




Healthy eating is a way of balancing the food you



eat to keep your body in great health. With healthy



eating, you'll have energy all day, get the vitamins



and minerals you need, stay strong for activities



you enjoy, and maintain a healthy weight.





Below, you'll find tips designed to help you with



healthy eating.





1. Don't skip any meals



Eating 3 meals with snacks in between is the ideal



way to maintain both energy and a healthy weight.



When you skip meals and get hungry, you're more



than likely to choose foods that aren't very good



for you.





If you are eating away from home, take food with



you or know where you can buy healthy food from.





2. Learn about how to prepare foods



Instead of deep frying, try grilling, stir frying,



microwaving, baking, and even boiling. You should



also try fresh or even dried herbs and spices to



add flavor to your food. Before you eat any type



of meat, be sure to trim the fat and skin off of



it.





3. Avoid a lot of sugar



Drinks that contain sugar are a major source of



empty energy. What this means, is that the drinks



contain a lot of energy that your body may not



need, and it doesn't contain any vitamins or



minerals. If you plan to drink sugary drinks,



don't go overboard - limit yourself to 1 a day.





4. Avoid thinking about diets



There are no good food nor any bad foods. All



food can be a part of a healthy diet, when eaten



in moderation. You don't need to buy any low



carb, fat free, or even diet foods, as these foods



normally have lots of other added ingredients



to replaces the carbohydrates or fat.