Good nutrition can help you prevent diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Staying healthy is essential to life-long wellness and makes you a good role model for younger people. Below are some tips and resources, courtesy of myplate.gov, to help you find and stay on the right “healthy eating” track.
Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate or in your cup or bowl. Foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and lean protein foods contain the nutrients you need without too many calories. For more information, visit the MyPlate website
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