You Are What You Eat...

There is actually some truth to the old adage "You are what you eat." Just like gasoline in a car, what you eat fuels your body. But, what happens when you put lower octane gas into the tank? (It sputters, stalls, & might cost you some money...) Similarly, when your body doesn't get what it needs, it can't perform to its fullest capacity.

So, what do the experts recommend?
- Use the basic food groups (formerly known as the Food Guide Pyramid) as your template. Each group plays an important role in a healthy lifestyle. For the short version, check out Choose My Plate's Healthy Eating Tips. This is also a great resource to learn or review.
SuperTracker can also help you figure out how many calories you need per day.
- Limit overly processed foods. Looking for short &/or simple ingredient labels can sometimes help.
- Sometimes making small changes can create large results long-term.
- Keep in mind that certain foods come in & out of favor periodically (eggs are a classic example... currently deemed healthy in moderation, if you lost track).

For more food comparisons &/or tips, check out:
- Reader's Digest's 10 Secrets for Healthier Grocery Shopping
- Woman's Day's (Nutritionist) Joy Bauer's Supermarket Smarts
- WebMD's Grocery Smarts: Fat Foods vs. Fit Foods
- WebMD's Delicious, Filling Foods That Don't Pack on the Pounds


**NOTE:  If you have certain health concerns, goals, or a strenuous training plan, it may be preferable or necessary to take a more personalized approach than what is offered here. **