7 signs you have a healthy diet

by Martha Edwards (Subscribe to Martha Edwards's posts)
Oct 6th 2007 11:13AM

There are plenty of ways to tell if you have an unhealthy diet. But how do you ultimately discern if yours is healthy or not? According to Everyday Health, here are the seven signs you have a healthy diet:

You don't skip meals. This is a big no-no -- especially if it's breakfast!
You eat lots of fibre, found in beans, fruits, veggies and whole grains
You choose meats that are leaner -- like chicken, fish and turkey -- and you don't eat the skin.
You get your RDI of calcium and vitamin D every single day, either by eating low-fat dairy or taking supplements
You eat foods that are fortified with vitamin B12
You choose healthy snacks like nuts, dried fruit and low-fat cheese over chips, cookies and other junk foods.
You drink lots of water -- 64oz a day to be exact.

So, is your diet a healthy one? Why or why not?

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Michael 10-08-2007 @ 8:15PM

Hi,
I am in 8th grade and I am trying to lose weight. I follow all those rules to having a healthy diet, except I don't drink as much water. I do P.E. and go to the gym every Saturday for 1-2 hours. I have lots of homework so I can't go during the week. Is there anyway that I can lose weight. I am 5'4" and weigh 155 lbs. Is there anyway that I can lose about 20 pounds when I am still at home and take a 20 minute break at home, or is there any other way to lose weight?
Thanks,
Michael

Sharon Green 11-24-2007 @ 7:35PM

Michael,

Start walking at least 20 minutes a day if not outside after homework walk inplace in front of the tv or in your room.

What do you eat for breakfast. Try oatmeal and and apple or cereal with rice milk and take fruit to school with you.

Lunch try a nice sandwich with salad. How much water do you drink during the day.

What do you eat for lunch. You must add some more exercise activity to your daily routine.

Be well,

Ms. Green