Opt for extra virgin olive oil over margarine. Avoid refined sugar and sugary snacks. Sugar not only turns to hard fat in the body but also tends to depress the immune system. Avoid processed, packaged foods with hidden amounts of butter, salt, and sugar. They have very little nutritional value.
Fresh vegetables are low in calories and rich in essential, health-enhancing nutrients.
Vegetables such as carrots, yellow peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, and celery taste even better raw. As a general rule, the darker the green and brighter the color, the more nutritious the fresh produce. Eat fruits that have the most nutrients and fiber. The highest-ranking fruits are apple, cantaloupe, papaya, avocado, guava, orange, and grapefruit. Drink plenty of water.