Simple Eating Basics
You need the right vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients everyday to stay healthy. A healthy diet means that you are eating:
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Whole grains
- Low-fat milk products
- Fish
- Poultry
- Lean meats
- Eggs
- Beans
- Nuts
Foods to Avoid:
- Cholesterol
- Sodium (salt)
- Added sugars
- Trans fats – Trans fats may be in foods such as cakes, cookies, stick margarines, and other fried foods.
- Saturated fats – Fats that come from animal products such as cheese, fatty meats, whole milk, and butter.