Whole wheat bread and pasta
	Fresh Fruit (whole fruit instead of juice)
	Green Vegetables
	Yogurt and Low Fat Milk
	Lean Meats and soy products
	Multivitamin supplements

VARIETY & INCLUSION

	Try a new dish every week
	Follow the three-color rule. Each meal should include at least three colors.

MODERATION

	Eat reasonable food portions. Follow a rule of thumb.
	Read the label on packaged food to find the serving size. Eat just one serving.
	Drink a maxmimum of two cups of caffeinated coffee per day.
	Drink a maximum of one can of soda pop per day.

PLANNING & TRACKING

	Keep a Food Diary
	Weigh yourself regularly
	Plan your meals and your menu. Use the plan when grocery shopping.

ANTIOXIDANTS

	Broccoli
	Avoid "hydrogenated" foods, usually found in baked goods and snacks.

GOOD EATING HABITS

	Eat only when hungry, not bored, depressed or stressed out.
	Don't skip meals
	Eat in a single designated area of the house.
	Don't eat while watching TV or talking on the phone.
	Eat lower calorie foods first, both during the day and during the meal.
	Pack a lunch or make your own dinner.
	Prepare your food in the healthiest possible ways.

WATER

	Drink 6-8 cups of water per day.
	Drink 1-2 glasses before exercising and 10 minutes after exercising

 SPARKPEOPLE SPECIALS

	Fruit Smoothies
	When eating out, order the lunch size
	Use a daily trigger to remind yourself to drink water

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