Eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables is not a new player in the healthy lifestyle game, but it is one of the best ways to start living a healthier lifestyle. The food we eat is important for many reasons – from the energy it gives us to go about our day to the vital nutrients we need to keep our body functioning properly. Choose to add fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables and be sure to eat a variety of colors! Think green leafy lettuce, orange sweet potatoes, blue blueberries to give your body the variety and nutrients it needs to function properly. As Rachael Ray has been known to say “Eat the rainbow!”
Don’t forget to add whole grains. Not all grains are created equal. Look for whole grains that are minimally processed. Look for organic breads that have whole grains as the first ingredient listed.
Need some inspiration to get you started? Check out this list of 10 Simple Recipe Ideas for a Whole Food Diet
