Nutrients

When you think about changing your eating habits or starting a healthy diet, the amount of information available can seem overwhelming. But in reality, changing your eating habits and maintaining a healthy diet with sufficient nutrients is not as hard as some people think it is. If you don't learn anything else about eating healthy and getting the nutrients you need, you should always remember that the first key to a healthy diet is to eat a wide variety of foods. This is important because different foods contain different vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that your body needs in order to function properly. In addition to eating a wide variety of foods, there are some added guidelines-provided by the UC Berkley Foundations of Wellness-that can help you maintain your healthy diet:

1. Eat foods that are high in fiber.
2. Make sure to include green, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables.
3. Limit consumption of sugary and refined foods.
4. Limit intake of animal fats.
5. Cut back on trans fats.
6. Increase intake of fish and nuts.
7. Moderate portion size.
8. Get enough calcium.
9. Drink alcohol only in moderation.

By following these simple guidelines, you can successfully maintain a healthy diet and provide your body with the essential nutrients that it needs. It is also important to make sure you are not eating more calories than you are burning each day. So in addition to healthy eating habits, try to develop healthy habits that include regular exercise and physical activity.

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