Good health is just a matter of taking a new approach to eating and making simple changes.

健康只是看我們願不願意嘗試新的飲食方法和作一些簡單的改變

You will need: cooking facilities, a shopping list,

你將會需要：炊具、一張購物清單、

healthy foods, breakfast, healthy snacks, and water.

健康食物、早餐、健康小點心和水

Optional: books and internet access.

非必要的有：書和網路

Step 1. Cook and prepare your own meals as often as you can.

第一步：如果可以的話，盡量自己準備和烹調三餐

This will help you avoid eating processed and fast foods, which are higher in sodium and fat.

這會讓你減少食用加工食品和速食，它們往往有較高含量的鈉和脂肪

Healthy, low-fat recipes and guidance are available in bookstores and on the internet.

健康的低脂菜單或指南在書店和網路皆唾手可得

Step 2. Plan healthy meals and make a shopping list.

第二步：規劃健康的餐點並列出購物清單

Fill your cart with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole-grain foods, and lean meats.

把你的購物車裝滿新鮮水果和蔬菜、全麥食品和瘦肉

Step 3. Read nutrition labels. Pay attention to saturated fat, sodium, and sugar.

第三步：閱讀營養標示。注意飽和脂肪，鈉和糖

The higher their numbers, the unhealthier they are.

數字越高，越不健康

Step 4. Eat breakfast every day.

第四步：每天吃早餐

Breakfast helps to rev up your metabolism.

早餐可以幫助加速新陳代謝

Make it a habit to eat something within the first hour after you wake up.

習慣在起床後的一小時內吃點東西

Step 5. Try to eat small meals every three to four hours.

第五步：每三到四小時吃些小東西

Aim for three small, balanced meals and two snacks.

盡量做到每天吃均衡的三餐和兩次小點心

Step 6. Drink plenty of water every day.

第六步：每天喝許多水

Water hydrates the body and aids the digestive system. And it's calorie-free!

這會維持身體中的水分並輔助消化系統。而且水是零卡路里喔！

Step 7. Feel the difference in your body - more energy and stamina - as well as sharper thinking as you feed your body healthy foods.

第七步：感受你身體的不同 — 更多能量和耐力 — 還有更敏銳的思考，因為你讓身體攝取健康的食物

Did you know a study found that more than 16 percent of U.S. children and teens are obese?

你知道有一份研究指出在美國有百分之十六以上的小孩及青少年是肥胖的嗎？