These days it seems that everyone is trying to improve their diet, but with a few simple hints and tips it may not be as difficult as you may think. Study after study has shown that diet has a significant impact on health and well being and that improving diet can help us live longer and avoid many common diseases.

It is becoming more and more apparent that eating well can not only make you feel better, but also live longer. But what is the best way to go about it? Eating a diet which is low in saturated fats, while being high in fiber, fruits and vegetables, is a good start.

There are many different ideas on what is the best way to achieve a better diet, but there are a few fundamentals that most seem to agree on. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. The new guidelines published by the federal government recommend that everyone eat at least five servings a day of fruits and vegetables, but unfortunately most people fall far short of this important goal.

Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of many important nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A and other antioxidants. In addition, many fruits and vegetables contain lots of dietary fiber, essential for a healthy body. Choose meats that are low in fat. Eating les fat can make a significant contribution to lowering your risk of contracting many serious illnesses.

There are many low fat meats on the market, and the healthiness of meats can be further enhanced by asking the butcher to trim the fat when you buy your meat. Don