Healthy Dietary Patterns
Healthy dietary patterns typically include high amounts of plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, and legumes, and lower amounts of refined grains, added sugars, sodium, and red and processed meats.
Some common, good-for-you legumes include:
Chickpeas, also called garbanzo bean
Peanuts
Black beans
Green peas
Lima beans
Kidney beans
Black-eyed peas
Navy beans
Great Northern beans
Pinto beans
Soybeans
Lentils
Whole grains:
Brown Rice
Oats
Quinoa
Food with refined grains include:
White Rice
Pastries
Cake
Crackers
Some processed meats include:
Ham
Sausage
Hot dogs
Pepperoni
Beef jerky
Deli meats, including roast beef and turkey
It is important to balance caloric intake with physical activity to maintain a healthy weight.
