What are some ways I can eat healthy?

[Anonymous]

I have no problem exercising. That usually comes easy for me and I go for a run and do some yoga and I'm good to go.

The problem I have is with eating healthy. I don't even know how much of what I am supposed to eat.

So far, this is what my diet consists of: a ton of carbs, almost as much protein, small amount of fruits and vegetables, and sometimes soda.

I know that isn't healthy so what is?

[WoIIie]

Frozen vegetable bags. Get them, they are cheap and nutritious. Not to mention very easy to prepare. You will have no excuse not to have vegetables with every single meal of the day.

For proteins, stay away from processed meats like hotdogs, fatty beef, and sandwich cuts. Go with chicken breasts and salmon. Throw in some lean pork and beef if you want.

For carbs, avoid anything white. Go with brown rice, whole grain bread, etc.

If you need more fruits, get more fruits. Bananas and apples are always good.

[Longshot]

Drop the soda right away and do not become a "carboholic." The carbs can catch up with you laterin life and you can end up putting on weight. And stay far away from fast food.

breakfast = cereal and fruit; or eggs once in awhile with toast

lunch = salad with some protein like chicken.

dinner= fish or chicken with veggies

between meals = fruit or veggies

[Anonymous]

No more soda, try to stick with all water if you can

Also, try yogurt with granola for snacks

maybe carrots and dip

[martyfellow]

cut out he soda to begin with, and you do't need as much protein as you're consuming. More fruits and vegetables would fill yooou up with less calories and are healtheir than all the carbas and protein.

[raptor]

No pop (or rather any drink with sugar) first of all. Lots of vegetables and fruit, lots. protein of course. nuts are very good for you as well.

Many people say avoid foods high in fat, but it is much better to avoid foods high in sugar

[SixStringSeal]

A good start would be no fast food, no soda, and more protein. (lean protein primarily and no nitrates).