Here are a couple of things
to consider when improving our diet:
- A healthy diet is a balanced diet and a balanced diet has plenty of variety - occasional fast food meals are OK; just don't make them the staple.
- Plan ahead – don’t be forced into choosing inferior food options because you failed to think ahead.
- Start by modifying your breakfast. Breakfast is so important that it is the logical place to begin when trying to improve your diet. Whole-grain, high-fiber cereals with low-fat milk are an excellent choice.
- Understand and read the Nutrition Facts labels on packaged food.
- Compare the nutritional facts of like products and if possible,
- opt for the choice with the lowest calories, sugar, salt and/orfat.
- Be adventurous; try new dishes whenever you can.
- Remember that the cooking method you use can increase or reduce the calories contained in food.
- Buy a new cookbook or food magazine for food and healthier choice ideas.
- Exchange healthy recipes with friends.
- Try new restaurants.
- Alternate alcohol with low calorie drinks (water is perfect).
- Join a healthy cooking class.
- Start a healthy cooking dinner club.
- Invite friends over for a vegetarian (or other theme) meal.
- Make meals delicious as well as nutritious.
- Remove temptations from your home.
- Become physically, not externally connected to eating.
- Shop using a shopping list and never shop when hungry.
- Be wary at cultural and social events – don’t let your guard down.
- Feel proud every time you say "no" to a problem food.
- Neutralize food. There are no good or bad foods - all foods are OK when eaten in moderation.
- Stop Dieting.
