Follow This Easy Healthy-Eating Cheat Sheet

February 24, 2021 "Your change will influence other people in a good way." — Rose J. Prissel, RDN, LD Healthy Eating Follow the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Need help making the right food choices each day? Let the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid be your guide. It's pretty simple to use! The goal is to get most of your food from the groups at the base of the pyramid — fruits and vegetables — and less from the top. Combine balanced eating and regular exercise with the help of this cheat sheet, and you'll see just how rewarding a healthy lifestyle can be. Learn more about the pyramid » Healthy Choices Try this sweet treat Sweets aren't off-limits on the Mayo Clinic Diet. What fun would that be? You just have to be smart about your choices. Follow these tips and whip up this healthy frozen yogurt recipe the next time a craving strikes! Satisfy your sweet tooth » Today's Food Tip Is your breakfast cereal healthy? How healthy are your cereal choices? Three key factors to consider are fiber, calories and sugar content. Opt for varieties with 5 grams of fiber or more, and no less than 3 grams. Also, aim for cereal with less than 120 calories a serving if you're trying to lose weight, and less than 13 grams of sugar. Added sugars can be sneaky, so always check the labels! ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! You are receiving this message because you subscribed to The Mayo Clinic Diet newsletter, powered by Everyday Health. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright © 2021 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved. Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy. Mailing address: 345 Hudson Street, 16th Flr., New York, NY 10014