Simple Healthy Eating Tips

Here are my two cents about eating healthy and some tips for doing so....

The number one rule that I live by is every thing in moderation. When it comes to food a little bit of something once in a while is not going to kill you or cause you to gain weight. It is when we constantly over indulge our cravings for certain foods that we run into health related concerns. Eat food that tastes good to you and if they are high in fat or sugar just eat them once in a while in small portions. Don't be closed minded when trying new foods open yourself up to the many flavors of fruits and vegetables. To increase your fruit and vegetable intake try new ones. Cook or prepare them a different way. Fruits and vegetables along with whole grains are the heart of a healthy balanced diet.
Eat a variety of meats and don't just cook meals with the same meat every night.
Look for small and simple ways that you can start eating healthier. If you don't like brown rice or pasta very much then mix white and brown rice to ease your self into the taste of whole grain.
Make a goal to have a fruit or a vegetable with each meal and snack.
But most of all don't make a New Year's Resolution to go on a diet. Make a lifestyle change by taking one day at a time and making small and simple healthy choices each day and be consistent! Because being healthy makes you happy!