Enjoying a variety of nutritious foods is the key to healthy eating and healthy living.
- Eat when you are hungry and stop when you are satisfied. Think of food as the fuel for your body's need for physical activity and busy lifestyle. So eat according to your body's physical needs.
- Listen to your body carefully. Make eating a pleasurable, guilt-free experience and take the time to detect any changes your body feels after eating different foods.
- There is no one food that's good or bad. Any food consumed in excess is not good for your health. Our bodies need a variety of foods and higher their nutrient density, the better they are.
- Recognize the flexibility of balanced eating. Balanced eating means sometimes you may eat a little too much and sometimes you may not eat enough.
- Experiment with new recipes and menus. Taste the amazing variety of options available to you in restaurants and supermarkets. Try new foods as often as you can.
- Slow down and savor the flavor of food, tasting every bite and enjoying the variety of flavors in your mouth. The more time and attention you give to your food, the more satisfying it is.
- Plan ahead. Take time to plan your meals and snacks for yourself. Make great tasting, healthy eating a priority. Even in the midst of hectic lifestyle.