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.