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Step 2: Eat Better: Choices
A healthy lifestyle is made up of lots of small choices. Below, we offer a few ideas -- ways that you can improve your eating habits by choosing to do things just slightly differently.
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then try this instead! |
| use whole or 2% milk |
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use fat free milk |
| drink soda |
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drink diet soda or 100% juice |
| eat dessert |
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eat fruit for dessert |
| have second helpings |
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put the food away as soon as you serve |
| eat big portions |
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eat off a smaller plate |
| eat a lot of white bread or pasta |
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go for a variety of whole-grain foods |
| use butter |
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try oils low in saturated fats |
| eat fast food on the road |
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pack fruits and vegetables for car rides |
| eat red meat |
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Prepare lean cuts of beef or pork, skinless chicken or turkey or fish |
| skip breakfast |
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try eating a healthy breakfast each day |
| fry your food |
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grill or roast your food instead |
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