Easy tips to make eating healthier

Today in the mail we received a flyer from our Health Insurance Provider. It had a page on eating well and some tips on making meals healthier that I thought I'd share.

* Substitute veggies for cheeses and meats on pizza or in omelets.
* Switch to nonfat or low fat milk, yogurt and cheese.
* Use nonstick sprays instead of butter, margarine or oil to 'grease' the pan.
* Choose water packed tuna, chicken or other canned meats instead of oil packed.
* Choose sweet fruits instead of candy.
* Pick smaller serving sizes and smaller plates
* Try whole-wheat products instead of white and brown rice.
* Try baking, broiling or grilling intead of frying.
* Substitute applesauce for oil in some recipes when baking.
* Substitute 2 egg whites for a whole egg.
* Make popsicles out of grapes and watermelon wedges.
* Season with lemon and herbs instead of butter and salt.
* Try veggies with salsa instead of chips.
* When eating out asking for dressing and sauces to be on the side and not poured over your food.
* Reduce the amount of salt.

Many of these tips are from the American Dietetic Association; America on the Move at www.americaonthemove.org and NHLGC Slice of Life at www.nhlgc.org.

Keep in mind that many of the health tips that you may find are recommended for adults and children over the age of 2. Little kids need a diet that is higher in fat. Do you have any tips to make your food healthier that you'd like to share? Add a comment!

Comments

  1. MelissaApril 1, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Choosing a smaller plate is a great tip for cutting down on the calorie intake :-)

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Summer work

Image
The past 3 years I've worked at summer camps.  I'd volunteered for 3-4 years before that at Cub Scout Day Camp for a week - it's only 1 week.  But the past 3 years I was paid staff at Camp Seawood. I enjoy working at camp.  I'm outside all day without a cell phone.  It's almost Nirvana - almost because I'm surrounded by kids.  But for the most part they're all awesome. This summer I decided to not work at camp.  I did end up volunteering at Cub Scout day camp the  last week in  June.  This is Micaela's last summer before going to NHIA.  I wanted to have time to do fun things with my kids. But I usually teach fewer classes in the summer because fewer people sign up.  It's hot, people are on vacation, it's normally a slower time of the year.  I still need bring in some income to pay for the summer adventures. I was fortunate to be able to book enough private on-site classes that covered the income I would have made at summer camp.  Hint:  s
Read more

Quotes

Every morning I post a quote on Facebook.  Occasionally I'll post a second, but usually just the one. A while back someone asked me why I do it.  That was all they would see from me for an entire day sometimes.  They told me they're on Facebook to see what we're all up to and the quote didn't tell them much about me. A few others have liked, loved, and/or commented on the quotes.  Apparently they enjoy them. I read a quote every morning and I share it.  They are random, not on any specific topic or theme.  As I read and post them I spend a few minutes thinking about them and how they impact me or what is going on with or around me.  It's like a thoughtful meditation that helps me to mentally set up the day ahead of me. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
Read more

Climbing out of a well

Image
I was having an email conversation with a friend who was cautioning me not to be persuaded to do something for someone.  And suddenly all I could think of was that I was at the bottom of a well.   I wrote: I feel like I’m at the bottom of a well and trying to climb up wet sides.  I keep slipping backwards and am not making quick progress. And honestly, that's what I feel like.   I feel guilty saying I'm behind because my mom died.  And it's not completely that, it's almost 2 weeks of driving to a hospital out of state every other day.  It's 2 1/2 months of driving weekly 2 states away to visit.  It's the guilt I was feeling for not driving down more frequently.  It's the time spent in the car, 4-6 hours each trip, plus the time spent visiting.  During all that driving and all that visiting I wasn't getting any work done on my business or volunteer work.  I wasn't getting projects and housework done at home.  I wasn't doing fun summ
Read more