5 Tips For Healthier Eating in the New Year

If you are suffering from a high-calorie holiday hangover, you are not alone.

All those tempting treats can put on pounds quickly and the New Year gives you a fresh start for better eating and healthy living habits.

Consider these 5 tips for the healthiest New Year ever:

• Don't forget the fiber. A combination of protein and fiber helps to curb your appetite, regulates blood sugar, promotes regularity and reduces blood cholesterol. Ideally you should have 21 to 38 grams of fiber daily.
• Don't forget the fish. Not just brain food, fish has vitamins, minerals, protein and omega-3 fatty acids to help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and even minimize the potential for diabetes.
• Eat plenty of dark green, leafy vegetables. You mom told you to eat your veggies and she was right because dark green, leafy vegetable contain beta carotene and lutein to combat cancer, stroke and heart disease.
• Control your portions. By using a smaller plate and eating slower, you can eat less without feeling hungry.
• Don't forget the beans. Bean are rich in carbs, protein and fiber to control cholesterol, promote regularity and minimize the risk of cancers.

By facing the New Year with a healthier perspective, you will look and feel better sooner than you think.