In addition to regular visits to your health care provider and age-appropriate screenings, nutrition and exercise are foundations for a healthy life. Here are some suggestions of small changes you can make that will help you develop nutritious habits. Depending on your personality, you may wish to master one tip before moving to the next or you may prefer to do an “all or nothing” approach.
- Make sure the majority of grains you are eating are whole grains
- Choose vegetables that are rich in color
- Select whole or cut-up fruits instead of fruit juice
- Drink skim or low-fat milk
- Choose lean or low-fat cuts of meat and prepare them in a healthy way
- Decrease or eliminate your salt intake
- Drink plenty of water
- Divide your plate into sections
- Eat dinner as a family or with friends
