EAT BALANCED

Just a few simple changes in food choice go a long way toward a healthier lifestyle

Butter free popcorn vs. Chips
Whole wheat bread vs. White bread
Salad vs. French Fries
Turkey sandwich vs. Cheeseburger
Olive oil vs. Vegetable shortening
Jello vs. a Brownie
Sherbert vs. Ice cream

say no to dieting
So many diets--so few long-term results. While diets may help you lost a few pounds in the short run, their restrictive nature make them nearly impossible to follow for very long. Instead, try eating half of what you normally would eat on your plate each meal. Once this part gets easier, start filling your plate with better food choices.

say yes to snacking
Make it a point to eat a snack between each meal. This will help curb your appetite during mealtime, causing you to eat less. But make it a healthy snack. Try vegetables and fruits instead of chips and candy bars. You'll start seeing the results in no time.

Recommendations

Choose fruits and vegetables
Make half your grains whole
Limit your portion size
Eat breakfast everyday
Reduce sugar sweetened beverages
Breastfeed infants for one year

SOURCE: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

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