Building a Healthy Diet Balance your food choices over time by making trade-offs. For example, when eating a food high in fat, salt or sugars, select other foods low in these ingredients. Choose a variety of foods to ensure that you consume all the necessary nutrients for good health. Eat moderate portion sizes. By controlling serving sizes, any food can be included in a healthy diet.
Any food can fit into a healthy way of eating.
The key is to balance your choices over time so that your overall diet is sound. For example, when you eat a higher-fat food, cut back on fat in the next meal or snack. You can continue to eat your favorite foods, even if they are high in fat, salt or sugars. But remember to moderate your portion size and frequency. The easiest way to healthy eating is to follow the recommendations of the Food Guide Pyramid.