Health Tip: Develop Healthy Eating Habits

(HealthDay News) -- If you want to lose weight, feel better or simply eat healthier, adjusting your diet is the best place to start.

Try these suggestions for healthier eating, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:

• Don''t skip breakfast, and make lunch your largest meal of the day.
• Begin each meal with a low-fat starter such as salad, soup, broth or just a glass of water.
• Replace soda or sugary drinks with natural fruit juice, skim milk or water.
• Replace some dietary sugar with no-calorie sweeteners.
• Reduce the amount of alcohol that you drink.
• Stick to healthy serving sizes.
• Include more fruits, vegetables and whole grains in every meal.
• Eat slowly, and you''ll be less likely to eat more than you need.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: Feb. 01, 2007

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