The basics of healthy eating are pretty simple. Focus on fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and keep red meat and processed meat to a minimum. It’s also important to cut back on bad fats (saturated and trans fats), and choose healthy fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats) more often.

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                  • Make fruits and vegetables a part of every meal. Put fruit on your cereal. Eat vegetables as a snack.

                  • Choose chicken, fish or beans instead of red and processed meat.

                  • Choose whole-grain cereal and whole-wheat bread instead of sugary cereal and white bread.

                  • Choose dishes made with olive or canola oil, which are high in healthy fats.

                  • Cut back on fast food and store-bought snacks (like cookies).

                   • Eating a healthy diet is best – but consider a standard multivitamin if you regularly fall short