Choose Healthy Foods
A good rule is don’t eat foods that have more than 5 ingredients, find a healthier version of that food.
- Eat breakfast every morning. Try oatmeal with banana slices, walnuts, and low-fat or fat-free milk.
- Don’t eat too much. Keep in mind what serving sizes are. For example: One serving of meat for adults is the size of a deck of playing cards.
- Choose healthy foods for you and your loved ones as often as you can. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables when you can get them and they are in season. For example: Bananas, carrots, apples, almonds, green beans, and milk are all healthy for you.
- Fruits and vegetables that are frozen or canned are also a healthy choices when you can’t get fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Cut back on processed foods. For example, eat less of these: Corn chips, potato chips, pepperoni, bologna, and hot dogs. Processed foods are not as healthy for you. A good rule is don’t eat foods that have more than 5 ingredients, find a healthier version of that food.
- Eat a different kinds of foods. This will help you get all of the nutrients you need every day.
Read between the lines with this brochure on food labeling
Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals
