Healthy EatingHealthy Eating

By Amanda JonesBy Amanda Jones

Keys to Healthy Keys to Healthy EatingEating

• Start your day with a healthy breakfast.

• A well balanced diet should consist of foods from all five major food groups.

• Read labels when shopping and buy low-fat food items.

Nutritious SnacksNutritious Snacks

• Have nutritious snacks nearby and ready at all times.

• Celery sticks, apples, bananas, and plain popcorn make great snacks!

What’s in healthy What’s in healthy food?food?

• Vitamins• Minerals• Carbohydrate

s• Protein

Healthy DrinksHealthy Drinks

• Water (8 glasses each

day!)• Skim Milk• Fruit Juice• Sparkling Water

Why should I eat Why should I eat healthy?healthy?

• Live longer• Feel better• Have more

energy

Nutritious SnacksNutritious SnacksMilk Products Fruits and

VegetablesBreads and Cereals

Low-fat yogurt Fruit salad Popcorn(no butter)

Cottage cheese

Carrot Sticks Pretzels

Healthy MealsHealthy Meals

Breakfast Bran flakes with skim milk and blueberries

Lunch Veggie dog with side salad

Dinner Salmon filet with asparagus and rice

Nutrition GuidesNutrition GuidesYou can find nutrition guides at:

• Your doctor’s office

• Health food stores

• Web sites