Take a Bite and Chew on These Principles

Here are a few Healthy Eating Principles I learned in my University Nutrition Class

• Plant Based
• Emphasize fresh vegtables, both raw and cooked; fruits, legumes/beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains
• Eat a colorful variety of plants to make sure you are getting the best nutrients and leads you to feeling more satisfied.
• Whole Foods
• Choose foods that are real, fresh, organic, local, seasonal and/or unprocessed
• Eliminate consuming refined, processed foods, artificial flavoring, colors, preservatives, sweeteners and hydrogenated fats
• Choose 100% whole grain or 100% whole wheat grains, breads, rice, pastas ect..
• Do not use artificial sugars (try Stevia which is all natural, plant derived, and safe to eat) Agave nectar is another fabulous sweetener that is low cal, low glycemic, and can be used in place of sugar in any recipe
• Low Fat
• Get your healthy fats from plant sources such as nuts and avocados
• Minimize oils and processed fats
• Reduce or eliminate consumption of animal products, choose leaner meats and seafood and low-fat dairy
•  Rich Nutrient
• Choose foods that are rich in nutrients when compared to their calorie content (this is known as high nutrient density)
• Build your menus around plant based foods (rather than meat, treat meat as a side dish)
• Choose foods with a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants

Take a Bite and Chew on These Principles