Easy switches and smart choices

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For a healthier diet, here are some examples of easy switches and smart food choices.
Meat, Fish and Poultry
Limit:

• fatty meats
• sausage
• bacon
• organ meats
• tuna packed in oil
• bologna
• hot dogs
• salami
• lunch meats

Smart substitutes: lean cuts of beef

• rump
• round
• flank steak
• london broil
• lamb
• pork
• poultry (no skin)
• trim off all fat
• opt for fish and poultry more often
• tuna packed in water
• sliced turkey or chicken

 
Eggs and Dairy
Limit:

• whole eggs
• sour cream
• mayonaise
• american or cheddar cheese
• cream cheese
• whole or 2% milk

 
Smart Substitute:

• egg whites
• plain, low fat yogurt
• frozen yogurt
• ice milk
• sherbert or sorbet
• low-fat cheeses, like ricotta, mozzarella (made with skim milk)
• skim or 1% milk

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