OBC Food Rules-Day 29: Eat like an Omnivore

Whether or not you eat any animal foods, it's a good idea to try to add some new species, and not just new foods, to your diet-that is, new kinds of plants, animals, and fungi.  The dazzling diversity of food products on offer in the supermarket is deceptive, because so many of them are made from the same small handful of plant species, and most of those-the corn and soy and wheat-are seeds rather than leaves.  The greater the diversity of species you eat, the more likely you are to cover all of your nutritional bases.

Helpful Hints for a Healthier YOU Around the Holidays!

Begin by stocking your refidgerator and pantry with lower fat foods.  Be aware that not all lowfat foods offer the best nutrition.  Read the labels to gauge the appropriate nutrition content.

Understanding Food Labels

Plan meals that combine protein (turkey, chicken, yogurt, etc.) with 1 serving of carbohydrate (brown rice, vegetables, whole grain pasta).

Replace ice cream, cake, cookies, pies, and pastries with fresh fruit.

Bake, broil, or grill fish & poultry instead of frying.

Microwave or lightly steam veggies to maintain the high vitamin content.  Keep them low in fat by avoiding additional dressings (cheese and other sauces).

Replace (1) egg with (2) egg whites when baking.