A healthy lifestyle involves many choices. Among them, choosing a balanced diet or healthy eating plan. Let's begin by defining what a healthy eating plan is.
Woman eating fruitAccording to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020, a healthy eating plan:
Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts
Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars
Stays within your daily
Woman eating fruitAccording to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020, a healthy eating plan:
Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts
Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars
Stays within your daily

