The following are some changes you can make to lead a healthier, less stressed lifestyle. * Healthy cooking oils like canola and olive oils * Frozen fried chicken, fish sticks and corn dogs For kids, try some fruit juice jazzed up with carbonated water. If you get tired of plain water, add a slice of lemon or lime to add a touch of flavor. Stick to water, milk and 100% fruit and vegetable juices as your main beverages and limit sugary soft drinks. Remember to eat a variety of foods to get all of the vitamins and minerals you need to be healthy. If you love these meats, you can find healthier versions sold at health food stores. Processed lunch meats, hot dogs, bacon, and sausages have a lot of saturated fat and nitrates in them you don't want in your body. Baked fish and chicken are healthier than fried, and lean meats like bison or venison may be healthier than higher fat beef. The omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in ocean fish are often deficient in our diets, so serve seafood two or three times per week. Shop for lean meats and don't forget the fish. An apple is good for you, an apple pie really isn't. Avoid sugary snacks and pastries as well. Steam them to retain the most nutritional value and be careful with sauces, they may be high in calories and fats that aren't good for you.Īny pasta or baked goods should be made from whole grains. Whole vegetables have lots of vitamins and minerals, so eat more green, orange and yellow vegetables.
Fresh fruits and berries are great and will satisfy a craving for sweets. The closer a food is to its natural state, the better it is for you.