What are some tips for improving nutrition?
Eating nutritiously is relatively simple given some creativity and some simple lifestyle changes: • Eat regular meals. • Start your day off with a good breakfast (i.e. instant oatmeal, a bagel, fruit, yogurt, granola, cereal and any other type of food.). Eating breakfast ensures that you will not overeat later in the day. • Eat small meals every 3-5 hours. • Carry healthy snacks (like granola bars, nuts, or string cheese) with you. • Choose whole grains instead of refined grains. • Eat foods high in calcium including low-fat yogurt, low-fat cheeses, and green leafy vegetables. • Include one serving of fruit and one serving of vegetables with every meal. These have lots of nutrients and lots of fiber, which helps you feel full and keep your digestive system running smoothly. • Get color into your diet. A brightly colored fruit or vegetable has more nutrients than their dull-colored counterparts. • Check out MyPyramid for a personalized food pyramid. MyPyramid is the new version of the F
