· Including a variety of healthy foods in moderation
· Focusing on overall pattern of healthy eating, not one specific “superfood”
· Eating until you’re comfortably full and not stuffed
· Enjoying lots of fruits and vegetables including berries and leafy greens (lettuce, kale, and spinach)
. Frozen fruits and vegetables are an equally good option
· Including foods with healthy fats such as olive oil daily
· Choosing fish, beans, and nuts several times a week
· Limiting red and processed meats
· Limiting foods high in added sugar and salt such as cakes, cookies, ice cream, fried foods chips, frozen dinners, and canned soups
· Choosing dairy products such as milk and yogurt that are low in fat. For example, choose skim milk instead of whole milk
· Selecting whole grains over refined grains. For example, choose multigrain bread instead of white bread