Whole grain foods include whole grain bread and crackers, brown or wild rice, quinoa, oatmeal and hulled barley. They are prepared using the entire grain. Whole grain foods have fibre, protein and B vitamins to help you stay healthy and full longer.
Protein foods include legumes, nuts, seeds, tofu, fortified soy beverage, fish, shellfish, eggs, poultry, lean red meats including wild game, lower fat milk, lower fat yogurts, lower fat kefir and cheeses lower in fat and sodium.
Water supports health and promotes hydration without adding calories to the diet.
When it’s cold outdoors, it’s tempting to spend all your time inside, but you need to push yourself to go outdoors.If you don’t get enough natural sunlight during the winter, it can cause a vitamin D deficiency that can negatively affect your health. Whenever you have spare time, go for a winter walk in the woods or go ice skating at the lake.