Healthy Food Choices
PROTEIN:
- turkey or chicken
- lean red meat
- egg whites
- nonfat cottage cheese
- nonfat yogurt
- tuna and other seafood
- skim milk
CARBOHYDRATES:
- baked potatoes
- yams
- pasta
- whole wheat bread
- rice
- beans and lentils
- bagels
- oatmeal
- grits
- whole grain cereal
- all green and leafy vegetables
- fruits
- pretzels
* Most grocery stores and delis offer "healthy choice" meat products. These
products are relatively inexpensive and far more nutritious than ordinary lunch
meat.
* Fresh fruits and vegetables are more nutritious than canned or frozen fruits
and vegetables.
*Broil, boil, steam, or grill your food. Don't fry, deep fry, or cook your
food in oil, butter, or margerine.
Healthy Beverages:
- water
- skim milk
- fruit juices (watch sugar content)
- crystal light
- diet soda (in moderation)