Why should we make good food choices?

It can help you lose weight or maintain your desired weight. It also can lower your cholesterol and prevent certain health conditions. In general, a healthy diet keeps your body running on a daily basis. Learn how to make healthier food choices.

How do I choose healthy food?

Top 5 tips from the experts

Prepare most of your meals at home using whole or minimally processed foods.
Make an eating plan each week – this is the key to fast, easy meal preparation.
Choose recipes with plenty of vegetables and fruit.
Avoid sugary drinks and instead drink water.
Eat smaller meals more often.

How do you know if a food is healthy or unhealthy?

Look out for…

Length – Really long ingredients lists are usually a bad sign, so the shorter the better.
Familiarity – You should be able to recognise most of the ingredients.
Unwanted additives – Look out for artificial ingredients.

How do you know something is unhealthy?

Be mindful of some of the less than obvious signs that you may not be as healthy as you think you are.

You snore.
Your skin isn’t clear.
The whites of your eyes aren’t white.
Your toenails and fingernails are an odd color or texture.
You’re gassy.
You’re always tired.
Your urine isn’t a “pale, straw color.”

What’s the best way to make good choices?

Values matter. Make decisions that are consistent with your core beliefs and values. The alternative invariably leads to regret. Learn from the past. Learn from your experiences and the experiences of others. Identify situations where you’ve had a similar choice in the past.

How to teach your children to make wise decisions?

One of the greatest keys to wisdom is honestly being able to look at yourself in the mirror and know who is looking back. Children who can distinguish their own strengths and weaknesses are apt to make better decisions based on their abilities. American Idol was a good example of this.

What’s the best way to make a decision?

Define your values. A good decision is usually one that aligns with your personal values — this is a decision made with integrity. If you are unsure of what your values are, take some time to work this out before you make a decision. Think back to the times when you felt happiest. What were you doing? Who were you with (or were you alone)?

How to shift to healthier food and beverage choices?

Shift to healthier food and beverage choices. Choose nutrient-dense foods and beverages across and within all food groups in place of less healthy choices. Choose foods you like to make these shifts easier to maintain. Support healthy eating patterns for all.