Today's Life Solutions / Health & Fitness / Easy ways to center
your diet on foods that help keep you healthy February 19, 2012
(ARA) - Americans could learn a lot about healthy eating habits
from the ordinary people of the Mediterranean nations. Eating
healthy foods is a mindset, and while it may take some practice
to change your habits, it's not difficult. Your body needs
vitamins and nutrients to operate effectively and keep you
healthy. Developing healthy eating habits is a simple way to
ensure your body is receiving the necessary amount of nutrients.
Here are some basic, healthy eating habits that apply for
everyone: * Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. * Shop local
farmers markets where the food is grown within a four-hour
drive. * Eat more turkey and less beef. * Eat more whole grains.
* Saute or grill rather than fry. * Use olive oil rather than
shortening. * Eat slowly and enjoy each bite. * Practice
moderation in everything you eat. 'Sure, we have overweight
people in Israel. But I had never seen