Tips for Improving your Health
Good nutrition is one
of the keys to a healthy life. You can improve your health by keeping a
balanced diet. You should eat foods that contain vitamins and minerals. This
includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and a source of protein.
Path to improved health
It can be hard to change your eating habits.
It helps if you focus on small changes. Making changes to your diet may
also be beneficial if you have diseases that can be made worse by things you
are eating or drinking. Symptoms from conditions such as kidney disease, lactose intolerance,
and celiac disease can all benefit from
changes in diet. Below are suggestions to improve your health. Be sure to stay
in touch with your doctor so they know how you are doing.
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Find the strong and weak points in your current diet. Do you eat
4-5 cups of fruits and vegetables every day? Do you get enough calcium? Do you
eat whole grain, high-fiber foods? If so, you’re on the right track! Keep it
up. If not, add more of these foods to your daily diet.
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Keep track of your food intake by writing down what you eat and
drink every day. This record will help you assess your diet. You’ll see if you
need to eat more or less from certain food groups.
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Think about asking for help from a dietitian. They can help you
follow a special diet, especially if you have a health issue.
Almost everyone can benefit from cutting back
on unhealthy fat. If you currently eat a lot of fat, commit to cutting back and
changing your habits. Unhealthy fats include things such as: dark chicken meat;
poultry skin; fatty cuts of pork, beef, and lamb; and high-fat dairy foods
(whole milk, butter, cheeses). Ways to cut back on unhealthy fats include:
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Rather than frying meat, bake, grill, or broil it. Take off the
skin before cooking chicken or turkey. Try eating fish at least once a week.
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Reduce any extra fat. This includes butter on bread, sour cream
on baked potatoes, and salad dressings. Use low-fat or nonfat versions of these
foods.
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Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables with your meals and as
snacks.
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Read the nutrition labels on foods before you buy them. If you
need help with the labels, ask your doctor or dietitian.
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When you eat out, be aware of hidden fats and larger portion
sizes.
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Staying hydrated is important for good health. Drink zero- or
low-calorie beverages, such as water or tea. Sweetened drinks add lots of sugar
and calories to your diet. This includes fruit juice, soda, sports and energy
drinks, sweetened or flavored milk, and sweetened iced tea.
Things
to consider
Balanced nutrition and regular exercise are
good for your health. These habits can help you lose or maintain weight. Try to
set realistic goals. They could be making some of the small diet changes listed
above or walking daily.
Doctors and dietitians suggest making healthy
eating habits a part of daily life rather than following fad diets. Nutrition
tips and diets from different sources can be misleading. Keep in mind the
advice below, and always check with your doctor first.
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Secret diets aren’t the answer. Fad or short-term diets may
promise to help you lose weight fast. However, they are hard to keep up with
and could be unhealthy.
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Good nutrition doesn’t come in a pill. Try eating a variety of
foods instead. Your body benefits most from healthy whole foods. Only take
vitamins that your doctor prescribes.
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Diet programs or products can confuse you with their claims.
Most people in these ads get paid for their endorsements. They don’t talk about
side effects, problems, or regained weight.
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