Top Ten Diet Tips From Dietitians (cont.)
Last week we discussed some diet tips from dietitians. Here are 5 more tips from the nutrition experts. 6. Eat more Fruits and Vegetables I always tell my students to eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day, minimum. The World Health Organization recommends nine servings a day. But 5 is a start for most people. It is really hard for some people to get used to eating 2 fruits/vegetables at lunch or dinner. I was just reviewing some lunch and dinner menus my students planned for a 4 year old. Even though the meals were supposed to comply with MyPlate, very few students served the child 2 fruits and vegetables at lunch and dinner. So get in the habit of having 2 fruits and vegetables at lunch and dinner. Fruits and vegetables are not only packed with vitamins and minerals, they also offer the antioxidants that have so many beneficial health effects. Packing lunch – include 2 fruits/vegetables in lunches. Pack carrot...