Tips for Eating Healthy Meals

Tips for Eating Healthy Meals

Eat fruits and vegetables with every meal.

• Starting your meal with a salad is a good way to do this.

• Or fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables.

Eat whole grains.

• Eat wheat bread instead of white bread.

• Eat brown rice instead of white rice.

Choose grilled food instead of fried food. 

• Eat grilled chicken or fish instead of fried or crispy chicken or fish.

Limit condiments and dressings. 

• Ask for salad dressing on the side. Only use some of the dressing.

Choose water or other drinks without sugar. 

• Drink water or unsweetened tea instead of pop/soda or sugary drinks.

Be aware of how much food you eat. 

• Eat your meal. Drink some water. Wait a few minutes. Go back for seconds only if you are still hungry.

• Eat slowly. Put your fork down between bites of food. Or take a sip of water between bites of food.

 

Additional resources are available in the Healthy Lifestyle section of our Resource Library.