Eat more salads and vegetables. Fresh crisp lettuces, ruby red tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers can be such a joy even when only drizzled with the lightest touch of olive oil. Try to avoid iceberg lettuce at all costs, because it has almost no nutritional value. Eat more beans instead of relying on meat. The French often highlight beans as the main ingredient in dishes.
Beans are high in fiber and protein, and contain relatively small amounts of fat compared to meat.
Insist on the best food going into your body. If you can, shop more often so your food will be as fresh as possible. Enjoy robust conversation. This article was written by Robyn Webb, an award-winning nutritionist and cookbook author. She specializes in healthy low-fat cooking with flavor.