How do you maintain a healthy diet

I think so too..."you are what you eat." :)

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Precariously, with my ever changing tastebuds and gastric system reactions to foods.
As a kid i ate pretty well because we were rural poor. Parents hunted, we all fished, had orange trees in our yard, and neighbors who farmed often gave or traded fresh veggies with my folks.

At 18 i was diagnosed with a bleeding ulcer. I ate 98% the recommended bland foods for several years and it healed. Five years later i could eat my E. Indian MIL's curry with no stomach repercussions, only protests from my mouth . My husband's curry was spicy but not as 'hot'.

I had gestational diabetes with two pregnancies, but it lasted longer after 2nd one. Then and ever since if my numbers get in prediabetic (once every few years and usually if tested in January after the indulgent holidays) range i bring them down within 6 months by careful monitoring of intake.

I find i actually eat less when i have more options. Many of the raw veggies and cooked veggies i loved as a kid are no longer longer welcomed by my digestive system, tho i still crave them at times. And balancing foods for bowel regularity is much more difficult now than when younger and i mostly ate what craved and my body told me what i needed. We don't seem to communicate as well these days.
 
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What I do is lay out the important food groups ---- Chocolate, Ice Cream, Anything with lots of Butter, Fried Stuff and Gummy Bears :):):)

and then, I plan my meals around meeting those needs. :):):)

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Joking aside...

I do struggle to have a healthy diet. Two big limitations...money and I am disabled. I can't get out to shop much. And I can't do a lot of cooking here because of my injuries, etc.

so, it is a bigger problem.

I try to eat some salad and some raw fruit every day. I do take a multi-vitamin. And sometimes I do a protein shake. I do 100 % Whey, with no added sugar (or anything). I usually just put it in cereal.

Generally, what has been recommended to me is a Mediterranean Diet. And I do eat things from that diet, but not exclusively.
 
First, by educating oneself on what is a healthy diet, Internet sites can readily provide and understanding why such is important. Note that will vary depending on individual situations. Second, by cultivating attitudes of SELF CONTROL over a list of personal behaviors that matter. Third, by looking in the mirror and noticing who is responsible.
 
Just don't bring it home from the store--that's my way.
Prep vegs so they are ready any time.
Pre-portion some foods that I might overdo.
Hide things from myself in a cupboard.
Read the labels to be sure it is low enough in sodium or carbs or sugar.
Find something else to do besides eating for entertainment.
Eat at the table and not in the living room, Ha.
 
funsearcher! said:
Just don't bring it home from the store--that's my way.
Prep vegs so they are ready any time.
Pre-portion some foods that I might overdo.
Hide things from myself in a cupboard.
Read the labels to be sure it is low enough in sodium or carbs or sugar.
Find something else to do besides eating for entertainment.
Eat at the table and not in the living room, Ha.
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Those were all great ideas, on your list, until I got to the last one, funsearcher.:oops::LOL::ROFLMAO::giggle::love:😉

What? Not me. :LOL:
I would rather substitute something healthy or less junky,
in place of some junky temptation, than to forego eating in the living room!😁😄🥳
 
I eat and drink whatever I like, but in moderate amounts. I avoid foods labeled as low sodium, low fat, or sugar free. Much of what is written about these ingredients is based on slim evidence. In my opinion, it's not what you eat, but how much you eat. I put real whole milk on my cereal, but it's a small bowl. I like real ice cream, but a 4 ounce portion is plenty. A box of chocolates lasts me a couple months.
 
Becky1951 said:
Maybe you disagree because your basing your opinion on your income. Low income has less options.
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Regardless of your income you can still make healthy choices. Carrots good. Chips bad.
Grampa Don said:
I eat and drink whatever I like, but in moderate amounts. I avoid foods labeled as low sodium, low fat, or sugar free. Much of what is written about these ingredients is based on slim evidence. In my opinion, it's not what you eat, but how much you eat. I put real whole milk on my cereal, but it's a small bowl. I like real ice cream, but a 4 ounce portion is plenty. A box of chocolates lasts me a couple months.
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That is also a great philosophy. In truth I deny myself nothing that I like, but some things I only eat on occasion and in small quanties.
 
Grampa Don said:
I eat and drink whatever I like, but in moderate amounts. I avoid foods labeled as low sodium, low fat, or sugar free. Much of what is written about these ingredients is based on slim evidence. In my opinion, it's not what you eat, but how much you eat. I put real whole milk on my cereal, but it's a small bowl. I like real ice cream, but a 4 ounce portion is plenty. A box of chocolates lasts me a couple months.
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I agree, quite a good way to look at things.

My father's advice was pretty good, I think. He said to have a complete, fulfilling meal, complete with protein, starch, lots of vegetables...and fill yourself up on good nutritious food. Then, if you are still hungry later, have a little snack.

His theory was that if you really get a lot of good nutrition, you don't crave too much dessert or junk.
 
C50 said:
Regardless of your income you can still make healthy choices. Carrots good. Chips bad.

That is also a great philosophy. In truth I deny myself nothing that I like, but some things I only eat on occasion and in small quanties.
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"Regardless of your income you can still make healthy choices. Carrots good. Chips bad."

Yes of course however my thoughts are on price of fresh veggies and fruits and leaner cuts of meat which prices have risen so much that low incomes can no longer afford to eat those every meal.
 
I have a very sweet tooth and because I take Crestor (a statin to lower cholesterol) I can have those special sweet treats that I love.
 
I stopped eating most things in packages with unpronounceable ingredients, especially if those ingredients are:devilish::devilish:
at the top of the list. I was looking for health found it and a lot less money spent on food. A great thing with the prices
climbing like they are☺️
 
I buy wholesome groceries and cook all my own food. Its very rare for me to eat any processed food. I do eat ice cream once in a while, and fresh Italian bread from the bakery. If I can't get fresh veggies, I buy frozen; they don't have all the crap you find in cans. Lots of frozen Tilapia too. Frozen chicken parts in the bulk packages where I can just take out one or two pieces for a meal. I buy all meat in bulk when I can, then break down into portions for the freezer. When I make soup, I freeze meal portions for later, same with spaghetti and lasagna.
 

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