Simplify your plan for Healthy eating
Friday - December24 , 2010 Filed in: Body
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Today, don’t eat anything that is not a bright color: Red, Green, Orange, Yellow, Purple and only eat WHOLE grains.
Instead of being overly concerned with counting calories or measuring portion sizes, think of your diet in terms of color, variety and freshness. Focus on finding foods you love and easy recipes that incorporate a few fresh ingredients. Gradually, your diet will become healthier and more delicious.
Fruits and vegetables are the foundation of a healthy diet - they are low in calories and nutrient dense, which means they are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Fruits and vegetables should be part of every meal and your first choice for a snack - aim for a minimum of five portions each day. The antioxidants and other nutrients in Fruits and vegetables help protect against certain types of cancer and other diseases.
GREENS: Greens are packed with calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc, vitamins A, C, E and K, and they help strengthen the blood and respiratory systems. Be adventurous with your greens and branch out beyond bright and dark green lettuce - kale, mustard greens, broccoli, Chinese cabbage are just a few of the options.
SWEET VEGETABLES: Naturally sweet vegetables add healthy sweetness to your meals and reduce your cravings for other sweets. Some examples of sweet vegetables are corn, carrots, beets, sweet potatoes or yams, winter squash, and onions.
GREENS: Greens are packed with calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc, vitamins A, C, E and K, and they help strengthen the blood and respiratory systems. Be adventurous with your greens and branch out beyond bright and dark green lettuce - kale, mustard greens, broccoli, Chinese cabbage are just a few of the options.
SWEET VEGETABLES: Naturally sweet vegetables add healthy sweetness to your meals and reduce your cravings for other sweets. Some examples of sweet vegetables are corn, carrots, beets, sweet potatoes or yams, winter squash, and onions.
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