Remember that there are no "good" or "bad" foods. All foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle with a little planning.

Fresh Fruits: Fresh seasonal fruits can actually help your body melt away fat. Fruits likes watermelons, berries, papayas are sweet and water dense, too, so you fill up fast and stay satisfied longer.

Eating actual fruit is better than drinking juice. You take in the fiber.

Use your microwave to cook vegetables. Microwaves can cook veggies quickly, with little or no water. This helps retain nutrients in the vegetables.

Skipping breakfast can cause you to eating more foods than you need later in the day, which contributes to weight gain.

Remember to eat a VARIETY of foods because no food is perfect. To get all the nutrients you need, mix and match as many different foods as possible.

Snacks are great for helping you meet your nutritional needs, filling in the gaps, and keeping your energy levels high. When choosing snacks, look for those that are low in fat, make a valuable contribution on the nutritional front and are a good source of fiber.

Having vegetables and fruit at each meal and snack will help you get more into your day.

Heavy meals late at night can make our digestive system work overtime even after we sleep. This may cause insomnia or dreams and we will not be well rested. Hence it is best to eat our last meal early in the evening.

Eat slowly, giving your brain time to catch up with your stomach and tell you when you have already had enough to eat.

When you feel hungry, chomp on something like a piece of carrot or celery. It soothes your hunger effectively, gives you valuable nutrients for almost no calories.

Some ideas for healthy eating when dining out… and eating on the run! Prepare food using following cooking methods: Grilled/ Blackened /Broiled /Baked /Poached/ Steamed.