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(HealthDay News) -- If you want to lose weight, feel better or simply eat healthier, adjusting your diet is the best place to start.
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Try these suggestions for healthier eating, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:
- Don't skip breakfast, and make lunch your largest meal of the day.
- Begin each meal with a low-fat starter such as salad, soup, broth or just a glass of water.
- Replace soda or sugary drinks with natural fruit juice, skim milk or water.
- Replace some dietary sugar with no-calorie sweeteners.
- Reduce the amount of alcohol that you drink.
- Stick to healthy serving sizes.
- Include more fruits, vegetables and whole grains in every meal.
- Eat slowly, and you'll be less likely to eat more than you need.
-- Diana Kohnle
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