Basics

• Similar to making a daily meal planner, having a healthy eating plan can help you carefully select and prepare dishes that are high in vitamins and minerals and low in salt and fat.
  
  

Food Selections

• A good healthy eating plan involves whole food selections from each of the five food groups.
  
  

Processed Foods

• Avoid processed and junk foods that are full of excess fats, preservatives and sugars. These foods are devoid of any real nutritional value. It's okay to indulge in your favorite snack or burger on occasion; just don't make it your main source of food.
  
  

Benefits

• A healthy eating plan promotes long life, vitality, increased energy, great skin and natural weight loss.
  
  

Conclusion

• By adhering to a healthy eating plan you are not only giving your body what it needs nutritionally, you will find that you feel better and have more sustainable energy throughout the day. Your body will be better equipped to fight illnesses and diseases when healthier food choices are made.