Health Tip: Improve Your Diet

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Eating better may be as simple as choosing healthier foods.

Here are suggestions from the American Heart Association:

• Eat more fruit and vegetables.
• Let your child choose a new piece of produce each week at the grocery store.
• Switch from refined grains to whole-grain products, including breads, pasta, rice, popcorn and oatmeal.
• Opt for liquid fats — such as olive, canola, corn, sesame or sunflower oils — instead of solid fats.
• Choose skinless poultry over red meat.
• Eat more fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids, such as trout and salmon.
• Enjoy fruit for dessert instead of baked goods.
• Make your own snacks, skipping packaged snacks that may be loaded with sugar and salt.
• Study food labels. Avoid ingredients such as added salt or sugar, saturated fats or trans fats.
• Avoid soda and other sugary drinks. Instead, opt for sparkling water or plain water with a twist of your favorite citrus fruit.

Source: HealthDay

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