Many of us will soon be making New Year’s resolutions about improving our health or losing weight. Resolving to be healthier is one thing, but how do you actually achieve that goal. Below are some quick tips from the Department of Health and Human Services to help you eat healthy.

To stay healthy, your body needs a balance of the right vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. A healthy diet means that you are eating:

• fruits and vegetables
• whole grains
• low-fat milk products
• fish
• poultry and other lean meats
• eggs
• beans
• nuts

Eating healthy also means staying away from foods that have a high calorie content or low nutritive value. A healthy diet means staying away from foods that contain:

• cholesterol
• sodium (salt)
• added sugars
• trans fats
• saturated fats

You can use the USDA’s MyPyramid Menu Planner to help you choose healthy snacks and meals. Visit the Healia Health Community on Diet and Nutrition to connect with other people who are interested in eating healthy.

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