| Face it, we're always hearing about how | | | | Just like vegetables, there is really no limit on the |
| overweight our society has become and how we | | | | amount of fruit you can eat every day; however, |
| should exercise more and eat healthier foods, | | | | you should eat a minimum of two cups per day. |
| such as fruits and vegetables, but nobody ever | | | | Again, like vegetables, make sure to mix and |
| bothers to tell us exactly which healthy foods we | | | | match the types of fruit you eat each day in |
| should eat or how much of them we should eat. | | | | order to fully benefit from the many different |
| Thus, the challenge of making the leap to a | | | | nutrients fruit offers. |
| healthy lifestyle becomes a daunting task before | | | | Important Foods for a Healthy Diet #4 Milk |
| we even attempt it, so it's no wonder most of | | | | Drinking milk, combined with a regular workout |
| our society is still overweight. | | | | regimen, has been scientifically proven to help |
| To better help clear up confusion, the following is | | | | promote weight loss. You should attempt to drink |
| a list of general healthy foods and their quantities | | | | at least thee cups per day. However, avoid |
| to help you begin eating healthier. | | | | drinking whole milk and stick to low fat or non fat |
| Important Foods for a Healthy Diet #1 Whole | | | | milk to avoid getting too many calories in your |
| grains | | | | diet. If milk is not your forte, you can also opt to |
| In order to make sure you're eating enough whole | | | | get your recommended dairy in the form of |
| grains in your diet you should eat at least six | | | | yogurt. Again, either low fat or non fat. |
| ounces. However, you can eat more if you | | | | Whichever way you choose to get it, just make |
| combine your diet with an exercise program. | | | | sure and get it. Dairy provides a good source of |
| Foods you can eat which will provide you with | | | | calcium which is important to living a healthy |
| whole grain nutrients include cereal, pasta and | | | | lifestyle. |
| bread. | | | | Follow these guidelines and you will be able to rest |
| Important Foods for a Healthy Diet #2 | | | | comfortably knowing that you're eating healthier |
| Vegetables | | | | than the majority of the people in this country. Be |
| There's really no limit on the amount of | | | | sure to try and avoid foods such as margarine, |
| vegetables you can eat in a day. However, you | | | | butter and lard, which you might use for cooking |
| should eat a minimum of two and a half cups | | | | or adding flavor to food. Eating too much of |
| everyday. As far as which ones you should eat | | | | these can negate the effects you'r trying to |
| goes, you should attempt to mix and match | | | | achieve from a healthy lifestyle. |
| everyday. Eating a variety of vegetables ensures | | | | So there you have it, a small blue print for eating |
| that you're getting a healthy dose of the nutrients | | | | healthy. Don't put it off any longer. Everyday that |
| that each vegetable type provides. | | | | you do could be a day that you are looking better |
| Important Foods for a Healthy Diet #3 Fruits | | | | and adding extra years to your life span. |