Healthy Eating Tips

Follow a nutrition plan that includes a variety from the four food groups: Grains, Fruits & Vegetables, Milk, Meat & Alternatives.

Pay attention to portion sizes.

Moderation is the key, not elimination.

Include foods with fiber, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Use alternative sources of fat such as olive oil or avocado instead of butter.

Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

Try plant proteins such as beans, lentils, and split peas with grains to replace some of the meat typically eaten.

Make use of frozen berries during the winter. Thaw them in your fridge before bed and they are ready for your cereal in the morning.Make use of frozen berries during the winter. Thaw them in your fridge before bed and they are ready for your cereal in the morning.

Fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables are all recommended.

Limit the amount of soda pop and fruit juice as these beverages contain a lot of sugar and calories. Instead drink plenty of water.

A quick vinaigrette: 1 part olive oil to 3 parts flavored vinegar, add a dash of white sugar and your favorite spices

Crudités dip: 1 TBSP low fat sour cream with dried onion soup mix

Exercise daily. Walking is an excellent activity to burn calories. It is also inexpensive and safe.

You have to eat to lose. Do not skip meals in an attempt to lose weight it only slows your metabolism down and makes you consume too many calories at the next meal.

For weight loss: consume high fiber foods such as fruit and vegetables and whole grains to create a feeling of fullness.

Emphasize lifestyle activity like parking your car at the far end of the parking lot or taking the stairs instead of worrying about not making it to the gym.

Use a step counter to monitor your daily lifestyle activity (add 500 steps every day until you reach 10,000!)

Visit a dietitian for a personalized meal plan.