Build Healthy Eating Habits
1. Eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark green, red, and orange vegetables (3 or more servings a day). Eat a variety of fruits (2 or more servings a day). Eat whole-grain, high-fiber breads and cereals (3 to 6 servings a day).
2. Choose whole foods over processed ones as often as possible. Embrace vegetables, fruits, beans and whole grains. Include low-fat dairy products, fish and shellfish, lean meats and poultry. Use herbs, spices and small amounts of olive oil and the other "healthy fats" to make food tastier, healthier and more satisfying.
3. How Does Poor Nutrition Affect Us?
being overweight or obese.
tooth decay.
high blood pressure.
high cholesterol.
heart disease and stroke.
type-2 diabetes.
osteoporosis.
some cancers.
