Next time that you reach for your favorite baked good or your favorite bag of potato chips, you may want to think twice. Many of us do not realize how much the food that we eat effects our bodies.  When you make a goal to eat healthier it may be hard to know where to start. These simple tips can help you establish healthier eating habits that you can incorporate throughout the rest of your life…

1. Try to eat more vegetables. Branch out and try new vegetables to find something that you love. As you are trying new vegetables you will not only get a feel for what is out there, but you will also be able to absorb the minerals, vitamins, and nutrients that each vegetable has to offer.
2. Put more color into every meal. Look at the meal that you are eating and try to incorporate more color naturally. Using fruits and vegetables to do this is a great way to ensure your body is getting what it needs to be getting from the food you are eating.
3. Plan to eat at home. When you are eating at home you know what goes into your food. Make your meals at home with fresh ingredients and you will find that the nutritional value of the things that you are eating will be greater than if you chose to continue to eat out.

By eating well balanced meals that you prepare yourself, you can eliminate health problems, decrease the risk of disease, and even lose weight. Take a look at your diet today and figure out where you can make some improvements. It will be worth it!

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