Small changes in your diet can make a big difference in your health, whether you’re trying to cut fat, cut sodium or increase your intake of fruits and veggies. Try these tips for better health.
- Select leaner cuts of ground beef (90 percent lean or higher), turkey breast or chicken breast.
- Compare sodium in foods such as soup, bread, and frozen meals — and choose foods with lower numbers. Many brands of soup now have lower-sodium selections.
- Limit processed meats, which tend to be high in sodium.
- Choose whole-grain cereals that don’t have frosting or added sugars; add flavor to hot whole-grain cereals with raisins, vanilla, and/or cinnamon.
- Make half your plate fruits and vegetables (especially nutrient-packed ones that are red, orange, and green, as well as beans and peas).
- Choose frozen vegetables without sauces and canned vegetables that are labeled as reduced-sodium or no-salt-added.
—Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Health Connection, February 2014
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