Health Tip: Improve Your Diet

(HealthDay News) — Eating better may be as simple as choosing healthier foods.

Here are suggestions from the American Heart Association:

Eat more fruit and vegetables.
Let your child choose a new piece of produce each week at the grocery store.
Switch from refined grains to whole-grain products, including breads, pasta, rice, popcorn and oatmeal.
Opt for liquid fats — such as olive, canola, corn, sesame or sunflower oils — instead of solid fats.
Choose skinless poultry over red meat.
Eat more fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids, such as trout and salmon.
Enjoy fruit for dessert instead of baked goods.
Make your own snacks, skipping packaged snacks that may be loaded with sugar and salt.
Study food labels. Avoid ingredients such as added salt or sugar, saturated fats or trans fats.
Avoid soda and other sugary drinks. Instead, opt for sparkling water or plain water with a twist of your favorite citrus fruit.