7 Principles of Healthy Eating The remedy for eating better
isn’t deprivation, blandness, or a rigid diet―it’s incorporating
good habits into your life. The key to eating right and
maintaining weight is a plan that fits your life. Consider these
points: 1. Know yourself. Some people revel in the art of food
preparation. For others, the microwave is a lifesaver. What
matters is that you find a healthy way to cook and eat that
works for you. If you love a large, sit-down dinner, for
example, ignore conventional wisdom that says it's best to eat
lots of small meals (just be sure not to snack all day if you
plan to feast at night). Knowing yourself also means planning
for pitfalls. If, say, you often nosh while you work, keep food
as far from your desk as possible or bring in a healthy snack
from home. If your downfall is salty junk food, don't eat
directly from a multiserving package; take out a handful and put
the rest away. Slight changes don't feel like sacrifice, says
Brian Wansink, a professor of marketing