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General Information
Consuming a healthy, balanced diet is the foundation to keeping a healthy body. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains lowers your risk for chronic conditions, including obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Making healthy choices, including quitting smoking, limiting alcohol intake and eliminating other unhealthy habits takes you one step closer to living a longer, healthier life.
Tips for creating a healthy and balanced diet
In addition to eating mostly fruits and vegetables, follow these proven healthy eating tips to begin building a balanced diet:
Watch portion sizes. Since your stomach is the size of your fist, try to eat only that amount at each meal or snack.
- Choose whole grains.
- Choose low-fat proteins.
- Indulge in quality treats, such as dark chocolate or low-fat ice cream.
- Cut back on unhealthy fats.
- Make meal planning a priority.
More about meal planning
It's easy to make unhealthy eating decisions when you don't have meals preplanned. To ensure you have healthy food available, plan your meals a day in advanced, even if you're dining out. For example, have healthy snacks on hand and bring a healthy lunch to work.