When it comes to healthy eating, there are some basics you can follow. Check out my healthy eating plan to begin building into your day to day choices!
Find a meal plan that works for you. Some might find eating three regular meals and several snacks helps keep them satisfied all day long. Others might find that eating twice a day works better for their schedule.
Keep your daily intake within a healthy range for your body type, lifestyle, and activity level.
Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. Decaffeinated coffee or tea can count toward this.
Have a glass of water after each cup of soda, caffeinated coffee, or caffeinated tea.
Try to avoid eating after 9 p.m. This can help you sleep better.
Steam, grill, broil, or bake foods to help maintain their healthiness.
Try to eat a protein and a carbohydrate together with every meal and snack.
Best Protein Choices
Fish, turkey, soy milk, lean beef, low-fat cottage cheese, eggs, chicken, skim milk, low-fat cheese, natural peanut butter, low-fat dairy products, white-meat poultry
Best Carbohydrate Choices
Whole wheat bread, wheat pasta, brown rice, beans, shredded wheat, potatoes, pita bread, green vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, whole wheat crackers
Best Healthy Fat Choices
Walnuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil, flaxseed oil, walnut oil, avocado oil