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Eating Right Is Not Complicated
- Emphasize fruit, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products.
- Include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts.
- Make sure your diet is low in saturated fats, trans fats, salt (sodium) and added sugars. eatingright.org
Make Your Calories Count
- Eat foods rich in nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals and fiber.
- Eat lower calorie foods. eatingright.org
Focus on Variety
- Eat a variety of food from all food groups.
- Fruits and vegetables can be fresh, frozen or canned.
- Eat dark green vegetables such as leafy greens or broccoli.
- Eat orange vegetables such as sweet potatoes and carrots.
- Vary your protein choices with more fish, beans and peas.
- Emphasize fruit, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products.
- Include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts.
- Eat at least 3 ounces of whole-grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice or pasta every day. eatingright.org
Check the Ingredient List
- Foods with more than one ingredient must have an ingredient list on the label.
- Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight.
- Those in the largest amounts are listed first. eatingright.org
The Wellness Institute at Whittier Street Health Center
Whittier’s Wellness Institute includes a community garden and a Fitness Club as well as a number of Dieticians on staff who can assist you in planning healthy meals. Our community garden is about to start planting for this season. To learn more, please call Whittier Street Health Center at 617-427-1000.
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