Anybody got healthy eating tips that do not require me to eat less food?

Because I looove food. It's delicious. I am not completely willing to give it all up. I just want tips to eat healthier. Like for instance, pasta... Is it bad for you? Good for you?

I don't want to go on Atkins. That screws up your liver in the long run.

I know to avoid junk foods.

Any other tips?

Thanks!

why don't you just go to a nutritionist

Incorporate a lot of whole grains into your diet. Like instead of white bread, eat whole wheat bread. Instead of white pasta, whole wheat pasta. Whole wheat has more fiber so it's a lot healthier for you.

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thanks starry :-)

whole wheat here i come!!

eating healthy also goes hand in hand with drinking healthy. The only things I drink is water, skim milk, and for pleasure hawaiin punch.

this doesn't include alchohol which i drink infrequently(erm kind of...)


Its alot easier to figure out what you SHOULDN'T eat then what you should.


Stay away from fried foods, foods with alot of fats, eat sweets in consideration.

Ugh I took Nutrition in Society and Human Health and i can barely remember that stuff...there's more to it and when i remember i'll post some more.

I believe I've already made my list concerning nutrition but here I go again:

- Salmon (3-4 times a week, contains omega-3,6, 9 fatty acids which works wonders for preventing premature wrinkling of skin and great for your hair and gives it a nice sheen)

- Blueberries(stick them in your morning bowl of cereal or oatmeal, and eating breakfast is important as it prevents you from eating more later throughout the day as your metabolism slows down when your body prepares to sleep, major antioxidant benefits)

- Broccoli/broccoli sprouts (adds to SPF factor in body)

- Soy milk (I love drinking regular skim milk, but increasing protein intake is important, so replace it with soy milk, vanilla kind is pretty good, and get on that doesn't have sugar)

- Baby tomatoes (lycopene, antioxidant)

- Wheat/Whole grain

- Nuts(Pecans, walnuts, etc. helps with premature wrinkling, don't eat too much because they contain high levels of fat, so eat in moderation as a snack)

- Pumpkin in a can (major antioxidant/phytonutrient benefits)

- Reduce sodium and sugar intake ( too much sodium = bloating/retaining water = slower metabolism, too much sugar = breakdown of collagen in skin and makes you feel restless)

- Lean meats(i.e. chicken, turkey) - Dice it up, cook it, store it in the fridge, and eat with meals throughout the week, so cook a whole bunch ahead of time. Unless you're a vegetarian then try to opt for other sources of protein like beans and such.

If you're used to eating junk food, then your bodies going to crave it if you change to eating healthy, so you have to give it some time before those cravings subside and your taste buds adjust to eating healthy. THat's it for now.

Whole Grain Foods such as oatmeal, whole-wheat bread, and brown rice and potatoes*

Vegetables in abundance since they're all low in calories.

Fruits 2-3 servings/day. Careful with avocado which is high in calorie.

Fish, poultry, meats and eggs. 2-3 servings/day. Important sources of protein. Choose lean cuts.

Fats. You need them to absorb vitamins. Olive or other vegetable oils, limit to 2 teaspoons/day. Other sources are fatty fish such as salmon or nuts but go easy on the nuts (10-15/day)

Dairy. Eat moderate amounts of no-fat or low fat products. They're one of the most important calcium sources.

Whether you just want to eat healthy or lose weight at the same time the servings vary a bit.

*I know they say eat pototoes sparingly in the US but the study this was based upon included all variaties of potatoes from boiled to chips and fries. You don't have to be Einstein to know that fries aren't healthy! The recommandations here are potatoes, 7-9 oz/few times a week.

the method of cooking as well as what you put on the items also plays a role in determining "healthiness"

for example, pasta is healthy in and of itself, but if you have fettucini alfredo (italian dish), your cholesterol will go through the roof.

similarly, vegetables are more beneficial to your health if they retain their vitamins and minerals (baking them in an oven > deep-frying).

we should pin this thread...lots of good advice...more fibre = you get full faster.

sugar = the devil....

limit your sugar intake.

yesterday i had bubble tea for the first time in two years...and i swear my mood became dreary, i was sleepy and lazy and i felt like i was gunna collapse lol...

Yeah, I remember hearing about this too, like not cooking meat above like 200 or else loses its nutritional value. Don't know if it's true though..

Hi Cloudyski... like u I loove food too. I hav no weight problem but I found a balanced diet n exercise are both important. The info given by others r v. good.
Pasta also noodles are high in carb., good fer energy, but can also be fattening!
This whle thing is quite complex, there are food groups, like carb, protein, sugar, fat, etc. some of which re covered by others. My doc says Asian (assumin u r) hav problems digesting/converting sugar in general like chocs, lollies.

i gave up on fastfood, sweets/candy, and anything deep-fried. other than that, i`ll chow down on pretty much anything!

Go vegan man, it's good for you and you're not hurting animals that way.