What are some good tips for eating right?

What are some good tips for eating right?

A few simple steps can help you make sure your food is healthy and safe:

• Wash your hands with soap and water before you eat so you won't get an infection from germs on your hands.
• Wash fruits and vegetables before you eat them or cook them.
• Wash your hands with soap and water after you touch raw fish, chicken or meat to help prevent infection.
• Be sure that meat, eggs and fish are well cooked before you eat them.

Here are some ways to add nutrition to your diet:

• Have high-calorie protein drinks or shakes. Adding powdered milk can increase the nutrition in other drinks.
• Drink 8 to 10 glasses of filtered water each day.
• Keep nutritious snacks on hand, such as nuts and carrot sticks.
• Eat high-calorie foods if you're losing weight.
• Call your doctor if you lose 5 pounds or more when you didn't intend to.
• Talk to your doctor about taking a multivitamin every day. Take your multivitamin with a meal to help prevent an upset stomach.