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Step 3. Identify Healthy Food

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The third group of foods would be the Healthy Foods. These are foods that are good for you, such as:
  • fresh vegetables
  • fresh whole fruit
  • fresh greens
  • lean meats and poultry
  • fish fillets, steaks, or chunks of tuna or salmon
  • frozen vegetables
  • whole grain bread
  • whole grain pasta
  • low fat marinara sauces
  • olive oil
  • low fat dairy or soy products
  • whole grain cereals
  • frozen fruits
  • frozen juice bars with no sugar added
  • a variety of nuts and nut butters
  • fresh eggs
These are the foods that should make up most of your meals. You can also include most convenience foods purchased from health food stores.
  1. Step 1 Identify Junk Food
  2. Step 2 Identify OK Food
  3. Step 3. Identify Healthy Food
  4. Step 4. Clean Your Kitchen and Remove the Clutter
  5. Step 5. Restock Your Kitchen With Healthy Foods

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Updated: March 19, 2008
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