Just to say no to an unhealthy lifestyle. To live long it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle. Eating well is obviously a vital part of this. Another important part is exercise. There are many different opinions on what types of foods a person should eat or how much a person should eat daily. This article will discuss how the average person should eat and exercise to be healthy. Eating healthy is much simpler than you might think. What some people try to do is change all their eating habits in one day. This is what makes it so difficult to eat better. Going from eating mostly junk to eating all healthy foods overnight will make some people want to give up within a week. When trying to start a healthier diet you should take smaller steps. For example, you might switch from consuming whole milk to 1% or even skim milk before taking any drastic steps to eat better. A person does not have to completely eliminate all bad foods from his diet. The important thing to remember when eating something is how much you eat. Portion control can make it easier to reduce foods that are bad for someone. Eating a smaller portion than usual is a small step you can take towards a healthier diet. Something someone should focus on when trying to eat healthy is the type of food they eat. You should try to include all food groups on a daily basis. During the day, when someone eats a meal, half of their plate should consist of fruits and vegetables. A fruit would be something like an apple, a banana, an orange, or any type of berry. A vegetable would be something like a carrot, celery, broccoli, or kale. The other half of your plate should be one-quarter healthy protein and one-quarter whole grains… middle of paper… how to do it yourself is so important. Not only does it make you feel better and improve your confidence, but it is also very beneficial for the body. Works Cited1. "Fitness." Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity. Np, nd Web. 07 March 2014. .2. “Pyramids and Food Plates: What Should You Really Eat?” The nutritional source. Np, nd Web. 06 March 2014. .3. "Eat healthy." : Simple tips for planning a healthy diet and sticking to it. Np, nd Web. 08 March 2014. .4. “President's Advice on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.” How to eat healthy -. Np, nd Web. 09 March. 2014. .