As part of an overall healthy lifestyle, choosing foods high in sugar, saturated fats and empty calories is an essential daily choice that can have lasting impacts on health. A diet comprised of healthy whole foods – such as fruits, vegetables, lean protein sources, whole grains and healthy fats – is key for optimal wellbeing.  …

Balanced diets provide the right mix of nutrition – carbohydrates, fats and proteins – at appropriate ratios. They limit food that increases disease risk while emphasizing fiber-rich carb sources like whole grains as important sources. They include nutritious fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and healthful fats such as omega-3s and monounsaturates, while discouraging empty calories …

Diet is an integral component of living well. Make better food choices at each meal and avoid unhealthy ones that put your health at risk. Build balanced meals that include the appropriate proportions of grains, proteins, vegetables, fruits and dairy or alternatives in order to meet your calorie needs. What is a Balanced Diet? A …

A balanced diet refers to an eating plan which includes food from each of the five major food groups. MyPlate or an old-school food pyramid can help guide this decision-making process. Create an achievable goal. For instance, setting out to increase vegetable servings per day or decreasing added sugars are both great places to start. …

Diet is essential to reaching your health and fitness goals, yet it can be easy to stray from healthy eating habits when life gets busy. Meal planning and smart grocery shopping strategies can help ensure you maintain good nutrition. Skipping meals or resorting to fast food and junk food for convenience may tempt you, but …