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Make Every Bite Count

Let’s face it, finding foods that are convenient and taste good isn’t the easiest! But when you’re making changes, choosing the most nutrients for the fewest calories is part of real success. It means planning ahead, so let’s go.

Foods you eat the most should be the ones you change first.

It’s not that sliver of triple fudge torte that added on those extra pounds. It’s the day- to-day stuff that adds up. So, enjoy the cake, but build your eating around nutrient-rich foods. These everyday favorites will have the biggest impact on your calorie intake and your weight.

Make a changeStart stocking your pantry and fridge with these foods that will deliver big on nutrients but not calories.

  • Ready-to-eat, cereals made with whole grain
    Fill your bowl with whole grain and net 10 key nutrients for about 200 calories or less per serving.
  • Low-fat dairy foods
    Choose the low-fat varieties of yogurt and milk for protein, essential vitamins and minerals, like bone building calcium. Pack a new fruit flavor of yogurt in your lunch every day and indulge in chocolaty blends for dessert.
  • Fruits
    Treat yourself to “nature’s candy” for dessert. Eating seasonally works new choices into your cart – from juicy chunks of honeydew or cantaloupe to locally grown apples and pears.
  • Vegetables
    Order extra veggies on sandwiches. Pile on lettuce, spinach leaves, tomato slices, roasted peppers and zucchini to take the place of high-calorie condiments.

Be Prepared with the Good Stuff.
It’s good to eat throughout the day to keep your energy level up and get nutrients you need. Just remember to put in the good stuff.

Make a changeWhy put your health in the hands of the guy who loads the vending machine? You’re in charge of what goes in your mouth between meals too.

  • Tote finger-friendly foods like cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, orange sections or grapes.
  • Skip the concession stand at sporting events. Take your own single serving snacks instead.
  • A fiber containing granola bar is a nutritious on-the-go snack Store one in your purse, gym bag, desk drawer or glove box.

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