foods to eat to eat healthy
Healthy eating starts with learning new ways to eat, such as adding more fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and cutting back on foods that have a lot of fat, salt, and sugar. A change to healthier eating also includes learning about balance, variety, and moderation. 1  Aim for balance. Most days, eat from each food group-grains, protein foods, vegetables and fruits, and dairy. 2  Look for variety. Be adventurous. 3  Practice moderation. Don't have too much or too little of one thing.