10 Simple Tips to Savor the Flavor of Eating Right

National nutrition month (NNM) is a nutrition education campaign sponsored yearly by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). This year's NNM theme is Savor the Flavor of Eating Right. Here are smart tips to help you eat healthier this month. 1. Mind your portions and eat slowly. One of the best ways to "savor the flavor" is to chew our food well instead of shoveling it in. This will not only help us eat less, but we will be able to actually taste and enjoy what we are eating. 2. Include fruits and vegetables at each meal. Sprinkle in berries to your yogurt, add a colorful green salad to your lunch, and include vegetables with your dinner. 3. Eat a variety of foods from each food group. Sorry Paleo lovers, but it really is best to include foods from all the food groups. 4. Aim for color! Choosing a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables is best, as different antioxidants exist in the different color spectrums. The deep red pigment found in tomatoes and watermelon contains the antioxidant lycopene, for example. The deep orange color found in cantaloupe and sweet potatoes contains beta carotene. 5. Enjoy whole grains. The recently release 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, as in previous editions, suggest that half of our grains be whole grains. Healthy whole grains include brown rice, whole wheat bread, and oatmeal. 6. Include plant based proteins such as beans, peas, and legumes. These pulses not only give you protein, but they have an added bonus as they ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news