How to plan healthy diet?

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How to plan healthy diet?

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you eat.

Healthy eating tip 1:
Set yourself up for success

To set yourself up
for success, think about planning a healthy diet as a number of small,
manageable steps rather than one big drastic change. If you approach the
changes gradually and with commitment, you will have a healthy diet sooner than
you think.

Healthy eating tip 2:
Moderation is key

Try not to think of
certain foods as “off-limits.” When you ban certain foods or food groups, it is
natural to want those foods more, and then feel like a failure if you give in
to temptation. If you are drawn towards sweet, salty, or unhealthy foods, start
by reducing portion sizes and not eating them as often. Later you may find
yourself craving them less or thinking of them as only occasional indulgences.

Healthy eating tip 3:
It's not just what you eat, it's how you eat

•Eat with others
whenever possible.

•Take time to chew
your food and enjoy mealtimes.

•Listen to your body.
Ask yourself if you are really hungry, or have a glass of water to see if you
are thirsty instead of hungry.

•Eat breakfast, and
eat smaller meals throughout the day. A healthy breakfast can jumpstart your
metabolism, and eating small, healthy meals throughout the day (rather than the
standard three large meals) keeps your energy up and your metabolism going.

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Healthy eating tip 4:
Fill up on colorful fruits and vegetables

Try to eat a rainbow
of fruits and vegetables every day and with every meal—the brighter the better.
Colorful, deeply colored fruits and vegetables contain higher concentrations of
vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants—and different colors provide different
benefits, so eat a variety. Aim for a minimum of five portions each day.

Healthy eating tip 5:
Eat more healthy carbs and whole grains

Choose healthy
carbohydrates and fiber sources, especially whole grains, for long lasting
energy. In addition to being delicious and satisfying, whole grains are rich in
phytochemicals and antioxidants, which help to protect against coronary heart
disease, certain cancers, and diabetes. Studies have shown people who eat more
whole grains tend to have a healthier heart

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