HOW TO EAT MORE HEALTHY

HOW TO EAT MORE HEALTHY


Cookies. Check. Potato Chips. Check. Pizza for dinner. Check. Cold pizza for breakfast. Check. Okay, so your diet isn't exactly the healthiest. But there are easy steps you can take to change that:

Change Your Foods Gradually - Don't expect to give up your Oreo binges overnight. Eating more healthily takes time, and you may run into bumps in the road. But once you start eating healthy foods regularly, you may find it harder to go back to your old ways.
Swap Out The Basics - Go for lower-fat milk instead of whole milk, Replace your white bread with whole grain. Try a baked potato instead of fries.
Eat More Salads - Salads are great, because you can really get creative and create a salad you like with many different ingredients. It's one food you can never get bored with. There are countless combinations in making a salad. You'll get bored quickly if all you have is lettuce, tomato and cucumber for a salad. Try different kinds of lettuces, add fruits, try a new raw vegetable. Just steer clear of fat- and calorie-laden dressings.
Cook More Often - Instead of grabbing for fast food or pre-packaged goods, make it a point to cook more often. You'll likely use healthier foods in cooking.
Drink More Water - Instead of sugary soft drinks or juices, drink more water. Add lemon for flavor.
Look To The Food Pyramid - Check the USDA's MyPyramid to find out what the best food choices are for you.
Throw In Fruits And Veggies Into Your Favorite Dish - You can easily add fruits or vegetables to your favorite dish to make a bit more healthy. Try fruit in your cereal or vegetables in your pasta.
Grab Fruit When You Have A Sweet Tooth - Instead of going for cakes or candy to fulfill your sweet tooth, grab fruit, which is just as satisfying. If you really need chocolate, why not drizzle a little chocolate syrup over a banana?
Be More Cognizant Of What's On A Menu - Instead of grabbing the first hamburger you see, really check out the menu. You may find that taking out the bun and adding cottage cheese or going for a Gardenburger are healthier options. Chose a broth based soup, and maybe just an appetizer.
Substitute Ingredients - Search the web for healthier ingredient substitutions. Did you know that applesauce or vanilla yogurt can replace oil or butter in many dessert recipes?