Tips for Healthy Eating

Eat a variety of foods

Eating a variety of foods, will help you to get the energy, protein, vitmins, minerals, and fiber you need for good health

Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol

Diets that are low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol may reduce your risk of heart attack and certain types of cancer. Fat contains more than twice the calories of an equal amount of carbohydrates or protein, so a diet low in fat can help you maintain a healthy weight.

Choose a diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits and grains

These foods provide the essential vitamins, minerals, fiber and complex carbohydrates. Since these are naturally low in dietary fat, they can help lower your intake of fat.

Use sugars only in moderation

A diet that includes high amounts of sugar has too many calories and may not provide the nutrients your body needs to be healthy. Too much sugar can also contribute to tooth decay.

Use salt in moderation

A diet that is low in sodium can help reduce your risk og high blood pressure.

If your drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation

Alcoholic beverages add calories, but provide little nutrition.