5 Nutrition Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle

Healthy eating and proper nutrition play a big part in maintaining good health. Yet, it’s often easier said than done. Improve your nutrition habits with these five pointers:

1. Fuel Your Body. Eat three meals and 1-3 snacks daily. It is important to eat enough food to give your body the energy it needs to work.
2. Stay Hydrated. Drink 8-10 cups (about 64-80 ounces) of water daily to improve brain function, boost energy levels, balance blood sugars and relieve constipation.
3. Eat a Balanced Diet. Build balanced meals using the MyPlate method. Divide a plate into four sections with 1/4 whole grains, 1/4 lean protein, 1/4 non-starchy vegetables and 1/4 fruits. Learn more at www.myplate.gov.
4. Eat Mindfully. Eat slowly and take time with meals. Pay attention to and honor your body’s hunger and fullness cues.
5. Choose Lean Cooking. Eat more baked, broiled, grilled and steamed foods and limit fried foods.

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Grilled Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup diced mango
• 1 cup diced avocado
• The juice of a lime
• 1/2 cup minced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat a grill over medium to high heat. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and sprinkle with chili powder and salt to taste.
2. Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
3. While the chicken is cooking, combine the mango, avocado, red bell pepper and cilantro in a bowl. Stir in the lime juice and salt to taste.
4. Spoon the salsa over the chicken and serve with brown rice and a side salad.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 290 calories, 10g carbohydrates (3g fiber), 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 27g protein, 95mg sodium