Healthy Eating Habits
Almost everyone is interested in healthy habits but then seem confused by nutrition myths as to what is healthy. So many people are “watching their carbs” or avoiding starches, avoiding bread. But none of these are really healthy habits. Adopting good, healthy eating habits and making even small changes in daily habits can result in good things for your health. The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition has Eight Healthy Eating Goals . We will review 4 this week and 4 goals next week. They recommend making small changes each week towards a healthier diet and a healthier you. Goal 1: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables : Eating more fruits and vegetables is so very important to good health. The easiest way to do this is 5 A Day – aiming for eating at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day. Have a serving of fruit at breakfast, a fruit and vegetable serving at lunch and then 2 vegeta...