13 Tips for Eating Healthier Every Day

Eat whole foods -If it's been grown in the ground, it's a whole food. The closer to nature your food is, the better it is for your health. Avoiding pre-packaged, convenience foods is one way to ensure you’re eating foods in the most natural state. Fresh fruits and veggies are best, but frozen food is a close second when it comes to nutritional value.

Fill your plate with vegetables - In order to meet your daily vegetable intake, fill half your plate with veggies. Whether it's a salad or grilled veggies, eating fiber-rich options like broccoli and Brussels sprouts will make you feel fuller sooner. Eat smaller amounts - If you tend to overeat, it can lead to health issues like obesity. Try eating smaller meals throughout the day to avoid overstuffing yourself when you're starving. You can also try using a smaller plate as it gives you the perception that you have more food than you really do. Check ingredients - Unfortunately, red #40 isn’t an ingredient found in nature. If you can’t pronounce it or don’t recognize a food ingredient, it’s probably not healthy. As the saying goes, if your grandmother wouldn't recognize it as food, it’s likely not supposed to be edible. Cut out sodium - The human body needs sodium to regulate kidneys and control the body's fluid balance. But, too much of a mineral like sodium can cause issues like high blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, the ideal limit for most adults is no more than 1,500 mg per day. Pre-packed foods and sauces (like soy sauce) have a ton of sodium and should be avoided.