| Do you understand what is meant by 'good | | | | and you stick to that measure, you are very |
| nutrition'? Many people think that they do, but | | | | unlikely to overeat. |
| they really misunderstand what is meant. If you | | | | If you have some focus and discipline, your |
| think that good nutrition means that you are | | | | nutritional balance can help you in many ways. You |
| dieting or trying to lose weight, you're off base. | | | | can even pair up with a friend and follow your |
| Nutrition just means to have a balanced and | | | | new lifestyle together. |
| healthy diet consisting mainly of foods that are | | | | You and your friend can track each other's |
| healthy for you. | | | | progress and encourage each other. Try to eat |
| Eating healthy is easier than you realize. Many | | | | fresh foods, especially fruits and veggies. When |
| people think it is just too hard to eat well but this | | | | you eat fresh fruits and vegetables, this is very |
| isn't the case. Besides, eating a better diet can | | | | healthy for the body. |
| help you prevent diabetes, cancer, and heart | | | | In fact, fruit makes a great pick for a quick |
| disease. | | | | snack. Fruit tastes great, as attractive, and will |
| You maybe already knew that. But did you know | | | | help you chase away hunger. Don't' eat just fruits |
| that if you eat a healthy and balanced diet, you | | | | though, you also need fiber and carbohydrates. |
| also will increase your energy, mental focus, and | | | | For these, a good choice is whole grain items. |
| memory? That's right. | | | | You do want to limit fast food and processed |
| Don't think that you need to cut out all of the | | | | foods. Both fast food and processed foods are |
| foods you like and subsist on nothing but celery | | | | unhealthy for you. Rather than heading for the |
| and bran, either. You can still eat your favorites, | | | | drive through or picking up a processed |
| just within reason. If you limit how much you | | | | prepackaged meal, why not cook something fast |
| consume of foods that aren't all that great for | | | | at home instead? It doesn't really take that much |
| you, you can still enjoy them without worry. | | | | more time! Most meals don't take hours to cook, |
| You also will want to learn appropriate portion size. | | | | or even an hour. If you do need something to eat |
| Many of us think we are eating one serving of | | | | that you can grab quickly and take away, you |
| something when we're actually eating two or | | | | can buy a prepackaged salad at many grocery |
| three. If you know what an appropriate portion is | | | | stores. |