Various vegetables should be the prominent food in your diet. Even though they may not taste as good as a slice of cake, vegetables have more nutritional value that is principal for excellent health. Whole grains are another food that are healthy for your body. Notice I said WHOLE grains. Try to stay away from white-processed flour as there is barely any nutritional value in it. During the grain refining process almost all vitamins and minerals are taken out, as well as much of the fiber. Not to mention the fact that they bleach the flour, which puts chemicals in your body that shouldn’t be there! So eat whole wheat bread instead of white bread, and whole rolled oats instead of instant. Whole fresh fruits are another beneficial food group for your overall health and nutrition. They contain vitamins and fiber much like vegetables do, but fruit is much sweeter which makes them great for when your sweet tooth starts acting up. Another necessary factor of nutrition is protein. Protein can be found not only in lean meats and nuts, but also in vegetables. Go for smaller portions of meats if you desperately have to have it however, and choose leaner meats such as chicken or fish over red meats such as beef. Dairy is necessary to keep in your diet as well. It is one of the major sources of calcium which is necessary for keeping your entire body functioning properly. However, you should eat low-fat dairy products to cut down on your fat intake. Lastly, try to cut out fried foods, processed food, and foods high in saturated fats, sugar, and salt.