Nutrient-rich habits keep meal-time interesting and make your body happy!
Eating a variety of foods each day like colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean meats and legumes, loads you up with disease-fighting nutrients and helps keep your body working like it should. Another perk? You can continue eating your favorite foods in moderation when following good nutrition habits daily.
Quick tips
- Eat regularly
- Choose foods wisely
- Cook with low-fat ingredients
- Watch your portion sizes
- Enjoy treats occasionally
- Exercise every day
Just aim for a rainbow of foods on your plate. If the food is colorful and natural, it means your meal is healthy.
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Choose My Plate website: Healthy Eating Tips (accessed June 2014): choosemyplate.gov/healthy-eating-tips.html
