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08
2010
FOOD CHOICES
Good Food Choice | Bad Food Choice |
Whole, natural foods | Processed foods (containing added sugar, trans-fats, etc.) |
Fiber-rich snacks, such as Almonds | Processed foods (containing added sugar, trans-fats, etc.) |
Nuts/Almonds | Chips, cookies, treats, brownies, donuts, pretzels, etc. |
Fruit | Soda, juice, candy, etc. |
Vegetables | French fries; Any deep-fried side dish or appetizer |
Extra serving of vegetables | Extra serving of starchy carbohydrates |
Lean protein | Fatty cuts of meat; fried meats; high-sodium lunch meats |
Low-fat dairy | High-fat, high-sugar dairy; milkshakes, ice cream, etc. |
Green Tea | Coffee, soft drinks, sweetened beverages |
Water, Sparkling Water | Coffee, soft drinks, sweetened beverages |
Unsweetened Iced Tea | Coffee, soft drinks, sweetened beverages |
Raw Vegetables | Bread with butter |
Lean Stir-fry; Steamed vegetables and meat | Chinese/Asian food (battered) |
Grilled; baked; broiled meat | Battered; Deep fried meat |
Oatmeal | Donuts, croissants; pastries; high-sugar cereals |
Yogurt (low-sugar) | Ice cream; Yogurt with sugar added |
Natural, sugar-free products (unsweetened pasta sauce) | Sweetened products (i.e. sweetened pasta sauce) |