Calories aren't created equal: Nutrition is crucial

When we make healthy food choices, we look at calories and read nutrition labels. But there are other factors to consider. Nutrients contained in those foods are important.
Vitamins and minerals, such as C and potassium, are examples of micronutrients that are essential to our bodies. We need micronutrients for our bodies to function properly.

Good News: What we know about nutrition- foods that are nutritious (high in vitamins and minerals) tend to be lower in calories!

Lesley Jane Seymour, of More magazine, share some important tips for eating healthier in this brief interview:


The easiest way to know what to eat, and make the healthiest eating choices, is to KNOW what you're eating!
Eating fresh produce (fruits and vegetables) and lean proteins (fish and foul) are simple ways to eat healthy, without needing to figure out what those labels mean.