Guide to Sensible Eating

Everyone talks about "eating sensibly", but there is a lot of confusion about what eating sensibly really means. We all enjoy our three servings of Cambridge each day to meet 100% of our nutritional needs, but many of us need help in learning how to eat sensibly.

Simply follow the suggested tips and take your three "Cambridge's" a day. Now you're on the right path to feeling and looking better.

• Drink your Cambridge serving 1/2 hour prior to any meals
• Eat only when you are hungry
• Eat foods low in fat; avoid or limit high fat items
• Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables (4-5 servings of each per day)
• Minimize food choices, which consist mainly of empty calories, such as candy, alcohol, rich desserts etc.
• If you plan on snacking try the Cambridge Nutrition Bars, fruit, pretzels, and bagels rather than on chips and high calorie snacks
• Drink at least eight to ten 8-ounce glasses of water a day, the more the better. Eat slowly for maximum satisfaction.
• Limit cheeses, heavy gravies, sauces, pastries, ice cream and oils
• Stock your refrigerator and cupboards with foods you can eat
• Enjoy bread or rolls in moderation without the butter; try a low calorie fruit spread
• Limit yourself to one helping at meals
• Choose low-fat items in restaurants
• Ask your server to make low-fat menu suggestions
• Skip the cocktails; if you must have only one glass of wine
• Select poultry and fish dishes instead of red meats
• Have pasta with a red sauce rather than a rich white sauce
• Order a salad instead of an entree
• Eat half of what is served; take the rest home for another meal
• Skip desserts or choose fresh fruit
• Let your friends know you're on a program and need their support

Remember, if you eat more than your body needs, - you will gain weight. So, make wise choices and then enjoy the foods you eat because eating should be a pleasurable experience!