Tips for Building Healthy Eating Habits

(1) More home-cooked food; less eating out.
(2) More fresh fruit as snacks.
(3) More fresh vegetables as snacks and with meals.
(4) Brown rice instead of white rice.
(5) More whole grain pastas and breads.
(4) More beans as sides or in stews.
(5) Avoid dairy.
(6) More dense chewy bread, less refined white breads.
(7) More fish; less red meat.
(8) Take skin off chicken and turkey.
(9) Smaller servings of meat; more vegetables.
(10) Less fat in the form of cooking oils, butter, mayo, and the like.
(11) Stock your pantry and fridge with healthy foods and snacks.