Some concoctions may be better suited for a chemistry book than the table. Dried or fresh herbs enhance the flavor of vegetables. Healthy fat also tastes good and contributes to nutrition. Sources for healthy fat include avocados, seeds, olive oil, canola oil and fish. Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils as well as animal fats and full-fat dairy products get the cold shoulder.
Red meat remains acceptable with-in reason.
Buy lean cuts and eat small portions. Fluids at least eight 8-ounce glasses daily of anything except caffeinated and alcoholic beverages rank equally with nutritious food. The more fresh water, the better, Powell stresses. She calls simple moderation the key to healthful consumption. It s tedious to count calories, she says.