Healthy Eating Habits: Simple Tips for a Sustainable Lifestyle

Question
Hi, I am writing an article for one of my classes about how people can eat healthier to gain a healthier lifestyle and not how they have to suppress themselves from certain foods. So I was wondering if you could give me some general tips for someone who wants to eat healthier and how they could incorporate that in their meals. Maybe some initial steps to take to eat better or guidelines.

Thanks so much for your help!

Answer
Hi Samantha.

Here are the official government recommendations and ideas for people to eat healthier without focusing on giving up certain foods.

http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2010.asp

and

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/


Each of these sites has suggestions and more details so you can pick tools, tips and ideas as you wish.
Let me know if you have any specific questions :)

Laurie