Know what's in your food

Eat foods that contain only ingredients that you can easily identify and foods with just a few ingredients. Eating more "real food" will help you cut out processed food, such as chips, cookies and frozen meals.

You will naturally choose fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein sources, and healthy fats. These foods are high in nutrients, but it's important to keep portion control in check when it comes to foods in the protein and fat groups, since they tend to be high in calories.