Healthy Living Tips

Submited by: C. Gibbs 

Richmond, VA - April 26, 2013  

I love fresh, raw broccoli and cauliflower. So I when I purchase them, I wash, and cut the stems off and keep in a container. When I get hungry, I grab a few of each with a low-fat salad dressing. It really satisfies my hunger and they take longer to eat, because you have to chew them really well. 

Submited by: Marilynn F. 

Boise, ID - March 21, 2012  

When eating out, ALWAYS ask for nutrition information and ask if it is possible to remove salt from your entree. I have done this, and restaurants have been very accommodating to me. 

Submited by: Kitty B. 

Victoria, TX - January 25, 2012  

I use a smaller plate because smaller portions make the plate look full. I lay my fork down between bites to help me from eating too fast because if I eat fast I tend to eat too much. I purchase as much fresh produce as I can afford. If I can't find or can't afford fresh I avoid cans and choose frozen. I READ every label before I put anything in my shopping cart. 

Submited by: Phyllis A. 

Lake Alfred, FL - January 7, 2012  

I put a bowl full of seasonal fruit in the refrigerator at eye level. It makes it much easier to grab an apple, orange or some grapes from the bowl instead of cutting a piece of pie that's in the fridge. 

Submited by: Ellen S. 

Trimble, TN - January 7, 2012  

I carry bottled water with me so I won't be as tempted to stop and get a soda if I'm in the car. 

Submited by: Erica H. 

, - December 23, 2011  

Eat a protein first thing in the morning to get you through the day. Have the majority on your lunch and dinner plate be veggies, fresh or frozen. For my sweet tooth I eat sugar-free gelatin and popsicles that are low-carb and low-sugar.