13 tips you can follow on your way to healthy eating

Reported by: Eva Bowen

PHOENIX -- Healthy-prepared meal company Seattle Sutton has expanded service to the Valley and shares these 13 tips to help you eat better.

1. Drink plenty of water every day. Water not only keeps you full, but it is also terrific for digestion and your overall health.

2. Rest is key, especially when stress is high. Remember, too much or too little sleep is not good.

3. Portion and calorie control is key in any weight loss regimen and also key for healthy weight management. It all comes down to calories in vs. calories out.

4. If you are invited to a social gathering, eat a small, healthy snack before you go -- yogurt, fruit or vegetables are ideal. And, whatever you do, never attend a function hungry otherwise you may overindulge in unhealthy food.

5. Choose wisely and stick to healthy choices when dining out, as well as when you are dining at home. Healthy entrée choices include vegetables, fish and chicken breasts.

6. If you must indulge in an alcoholic beverage - choose one glass (2-4 ounces) of wine instead of a mixed drink, which contains more empty calories. Plus, red wine, in moderation, has also been found to have many health benefits.

7. Try to avoid temptations, whenever and wherever you can. For example, if you are given unhealthy food as a gift, bring it to work and share it with co-workers. If you don't have it around, you won't be tempted.

8. At gatherings, do not congregate near the food tables or bar. That way you won't munch on food that you most likely will "forget" you consumed because you are busy socializing.

9. If you travel frequently, bring healthy snacks with you so you don't have to eat unhealthy options that are common when traveling.

10. If you are able, have a daily exercise routine. Try to do some moderate exercise to expend the extra calories you may have consumed every day.

11. Conduct weekly weight checks to make sure you maintain your weight.

12. Don't say that you will "diet tomorrow" and consume unhealthy food. The key to a healthy lifestyle is to understand that it is a lifestyle choice and must be maintained on a daily basis.

Your greatest asset in life is not your home or car, but your health so make sure to make it your top priority!

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Health really as they say is wealth!