Healthy eating

Diets are temporary, but healthy eating means making changes you’ll enjoy the rest of your life. Eating a variety of healthy foods is far more satisfying than any restrictive diet. Add in physical activity and you’re even more likely to achieve and maintain a healthy weight!

Healthy eating provides important vitamins and minerals. It also helps prevent and control health problems such as:

• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Type 2 diabetes
• Some cancers

Add fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and cut back on foods high in fat, salt and sugar.

• Aim for balance. Include each food group—grains, protein foods, vegetables and fruits, and dairy. Listen to your body.
• Look for variety. Eating a variety of foods each day will help you get all the nutrients you need.
• Practice moderation. All foods, if eaten in moderation, can be part of healthy eating.

Check out the following Best Health offerings to help you eat healthy.

• Healthy eating coaching: Work one-on-one with a Best Health Coach.
• Healthy Eating at Home webinar: Learn tips and strategies to eat healthier at home.
• Online nutrition module: Learn better eating habits in this six-week, self-paced learning module.

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