Healthy Tips: Variety is the Spice of Life Part 2

So I've posted about introducing variety into your workouts as an important way to keep your muscles guessing and continuous results.  It's also important to have variety in your diet, which should include a balanced mix of fruits, vegetables, proteins and carbohydrates. 

Here are some tips on making eating more interesting and obtaining the health benefits at the same time.

• Try different colors of fruits and vegetables each day - they are filled with vitamins and minerals and the different colors contain different benefits
• Instead of boring white rice, try wild rice or quinoa - complex carbs are much better for you then simple ones
• Eat different meats, I know there are lots of steak lovers out there but what about pork, chicken and lamb - protein comes in multiple forms
• Try fish for dinner like sea bass or salmon - fish is loaded with healthy oils
• Have a vegetarian meal for a change - I personally love my tofu

Different foods obviously provide different nutrients so try some of everything.  Besides, we all get bored of eating the same thing anyways, so this is your chance to add some spice to your life.