When fast food is everywhere, maintaining a healthy diet feels impossible. For the most part, we know what it means to eat healthy. MyPlate (the government tool that helps you visualize what a healthy meal looks like) and MyPyramid (the new and improved food pyramid) aren’t hard to understand, but it can be hard to stick to them.
The rules are simple: Aim for seven servings of fruit and vegetables every day. Top that with lean protein, whole grains and dairy. This mix packs a punch, and provides you with a plethora of calcium, fiber and antioxidants if you can stick to it. But because I know eating healthy can be challenging, here are some tips for staying healthy both at home and while you’re out and about:

1. Stay hydrated.

This isn’t surprising advice, but it’s surprisingly hard to do, even though there are perks abound from doing so. Water makes you feel full, which means you’ll eat less.
It also keeps your skin clear and maintains your hydration, which fights fatigue. Oh, and it normally costs nothing. The hardest thing is remembering to do it, so make it a part of your routine.
You could also try DIY-ing your bottle and adding “timelines,” so that you know how much you should be drinking throughout the day. If you find water bland, make it a little more flavorful by adding fruit or herbs.

2. Get your greens on.

Aim to fill half your plate with fruits and veggies at every meal. Take inspiration from these Country Living vegetarian recipes, and commit to Meatless Mondays to put the spotlight on veggies.
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