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HLGuide2023-2024-splash1

Cover image of the Healthy Living Guide downloadable PDF

Posted on January 2, 2024

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Healthy Oils

Use healthy oils (like olive and canola oil) for cooking, on salad, and at the table. Limit butter. Avoid trans fat.

 HEALTHY OILS Water

Drink water, tea, or coffee (with little or no sugar). Limit milk/dairy (1-2 servings/day) and juice (1 small glass/day). Avoid sugary drinks.

 WATER Vegetables

The more veggies — and the greater the variety — the better. Potatoes and French fries don’t count.

 VEGETABLES Fruits

Eat plenty of fruits of all colors

 FRUITS Healthy Protein

Choose fish, poultry, beans, and nuts; limit red meat and cheese; avoid bacon, cold cuts, and other processed meats.

 HEALTHY PROTEIN Whole Grains

Eat a variety of whole grains (like whole-wheat bread, whole-grain pasta, and brown rice). Limit refined grains (like white rice and white bread).

 WHOLE GRAINS Stay Active

Incorporate physical activity into your daily routine.

Create healthy, balanced meals using this visual guide as a blueprint.

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