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 Real Guidelines for Real People:Food Choice Tips for Everyone There are lot of different ways to eat healthfully. Depending on their cultural traditions and ethnic heritage, Americans like to prepare and eat many different foods. That's wonderful - because variety is both the spice of life and a cornerstone of good nutrition. Whatever your background, the Food Pyramid can be a helpful guide to building delicious eating habits for a lifetime of good health. Most American families need more foods from the base of the Food Pyramid - more fruits, more vegetables, and more grains, especially whole grains. These foods are packed with nutrients; fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochchemicals to help fight disease. So, check out the Food Guide Pyramid and use these tasty tips to enjoy healthy eating - morning, noon and night. Build a tasty eating style. 1. Build a better breakfast.  Breakfast
is the best way to kick start your day, so make sure that it's more
than a glass of juice or a cup of coffee. Sit down to a bowl of whole
grain cereal and fruit - or a slice of leftover pizza.2. Build a breakfast sandwich for dashboard dining. If
you really have to rush out the door, make breakfast-to-go. Bite into
a PB and J - or wrap up a tasty combo of low-fat ham and cheese in
a tortilla. Grab a box of cold 100% fruit juice to drink.3. Build a power break into your morning. Skip
the donut at break time and take a 10-minute walk around the office
or around the block. You'll feel energized for the morning - and already
have a head start on your physical activity for the day.4. Build a bountiful salad. Salad
bars can be a nutrition bonus. Start with a plate of darkly colored
greens (like spinach and romaromainenine). Pile on the brightly colored
veggies - then go light on dressings and toppings.5. Build nutrition into every snack. Make
your between-meal foods count. Plan ahead so you can grab a high-octane
snack when the munchies strike. Always keep fruit and cut-up veggies
close by - at home, in the car, and at work.6. Build beverage breaks into your day. For
peak performance, your body and brain need a constant source of refreshing
fluids. Always keep a container of cold water at hand. For fitness
breaks, take frequent walks to the water fountain.7. Build mini-walks into each day. Food
and fitness go hand in hand. Walk around the block when you go to
the mailbox. Walk around the building at work. Walk around the sidelines
during your kids' sports practices or games.8. Build delicious dinners with convenience foods. Eating
well is always possible - even when you are really pressed for time.
Enjoy salad-in-a-bag with pizza or a microwave pot-roast (check the
grocery store for new convenience beef products).9. Build nutrition into desserts too. The
natural sweetness of fruit makes it a perfect ending to any meal.
Enjoy a piece of fresh fruit by itself. Top frozen yogurt or low-fat
ice cream with sliced fruit - fresh, frozen or canned.10. Build enjoyment into every meal and snack. Eating
well is one of life's greatest pleasures - so take time to enjoy your
meals and snacks. Turn off the TV and put on quiet music. Take time
to savor your food and to talk with your family.For more tips on building a healthy eating style, click on:
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