Eating Right Isn’t Complicated

Make your calories count – think “nutrient rich” rather than “good” or “bad” foods. The majority of your food choices should be high in nutrients and fiber and low in saturated fats, sugars and calories.

Focus on variety – eat a variety of different foods from all food groups. Emphasize fruits, vegetables, and lean meats, low fat dairy and whole grains. Eat at least 3oz of whole grains per day, choose dark green vegetables like spinach, broccoli and asparagus and orange vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes.

Know your fats – to help reduce your risk of heart disease, look for foods low in saturated fat and trans fat. Most of the fats you eat should be monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils. Check the Nutrition Facts label on food packaging.

Lauren Foreman, RDN, LD