Choosing nutrient-rich foods first is a positive and realistic way to think about eating, and focuses on enjoying food, instead of avoiding it. Because nutrient-rich foods are familiar, easy to find, and represent the food categories, achieving balance and building a healthier diet is simple and stress-free. Selecting nutrient-rich foods and beverages first, is a way to make better choices within your daily eating plan. Choose first among the food categories:
- Brightly colored fruits and 100% fruit juice
- Vibrantly colored vegetables and potatoes
- Whole, fortified, fiber-rich grain foods
- Low-fat and fat-free milk, cheese, and yogurt
- Lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, and nuts
- For additional information about healthful eating habits, contact your local registered dietitian, diet technician, registered or medical physician.
Source: The American Dietetic Association
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Thats very informative..
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ReplyDeleteAnthony
Vitamins and minerals instead of sugar and salt? What a concept! If only people knew how good "true health" really tastes!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gina;good to hear from you. Let's hope we are getting our positive message out, for others, to know that "true health" really does taste good.
ReplyDeleteFor overweight individuals, research has indicated that losing, just 10% of current weight, can significantly reduce health risks such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and opens a whole new world of feeling better. I like to say: "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels."