Eat healthy
One of the best choices you can make is to eat a variety of nutritious foods, by following the recommendations in Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide:- Start your day the right way: eat breakfast.
- Eat three meals a day and snack only if you’re hungry. Regular eating maintains your metabolism, and prevents overeating at your next meal.
- Eat your fruits and veggies: choose dark green and orange veggies.
- Choose whole grain foods more often.
- Keep your bones strong. Choose calcium-rich skim or 1% milk, skim milk cheese and low-fat yogurt.
- Keep your muscles healthy. Enjoy meat and alternatives in moderation, such as lean beef, skinless poultry, eggs, fish or soy foods.
- Take time to eat your meals. It takes about 20 minutes for you to feel full after eating.
- Eat together as a family. Be a good role model by sitting down at least once a day with your kids to enjoy a healthy, balanced meal.
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Disclaimer: Your health care provider knows you, your health history and the kinds of changes you can make to improve your health. This website is not intended to replace advice from your health provider.
