Step 1: Give your body the energy it needs.
Your body needs some foods to stay strong and healthy. Other foods, if eaten too often, contribute to many illnesses. Here are some guidelines:
- Eat 6-11 servings a day of breads or grains, like rice, pasta, tortillas, or cereal.
- Eat 3-5 servings a day of vegetables, like carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, broccoli, or peas.
- Eat 2-4 servings a day of fruits, like apples, peaches, mangos, bananas, or fruit juice.
- Eat 2-3 servings a day of meat, fish, beans, eggs or nuts, for protein.
- Eat 2-3 servings a day of dairy products like yogurt, cheese, or milk.
- Cut down on alcohol, fatty foods such as butter, grease, or oil, and “junk food” like chips or candy.