5 Tips To Drop Weight & Boost Energy

Instead of thinking about a complete overhaul of your diet, start with these small things you can do today. They can make a big difference.


Selene Yeager |

5. Add variety

Research shows that we eat 15 to 18 foods a week. It is suggested that we try to up that to at least 20 or more varieties of food each week. Eating a variety of foods from all the food groups helps ensure we get the nutrients our body needs.

HOW?
Check your shopping list to include a variety of foods. Include four or five foods in a meal and two or three foods as part of a snack. Keep an eye on portion size!

WHY?
The October 2009 edition of the Journal of Nutrition shows that consuming a diverse diet rich in a variety of foods can help reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases and overall mortality.

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