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How many times have you wondered "What should I be eating?"

I get offered a lot of unsolicited weight-loss foods, meal plans and supplements, and I'm going to be honest when I say that in my opinion, most of these are akin to the snake oil they duped our grandparents into buying from the back of a wooden wagon.

If you have to start taking a pill or swallowing a juice every day to lose weight, what's going to happen when you reach your goal and stop taking those supplements? You guessed it, right back to square one.

There are a few hard, fast rules for healthy eating that I try to stick to, but I give myself plenty of leeway, and you should, too.

For me, focusing on eating five servings of fruits and vegetables each day is a must. Get those veggies in at breakfast, lunch and dinner, and you will find your hunger decrease as the amount of fiber you eat increases with the consumption of these types of foods.

I try to eat lean protein like fish, chicken or turkey, more often than not. There's nothing wrong with beef and pork, either, but you may want to stay away from fatty cuts of those meats and of course. Steer clear of those chicken-fried steaks (sigh).

Dairy is a must for me, even if it's a controversial choice that other people may eschew. I pick low-fat or nonfat milk, cheese and yogurt, but I try not to depend too much on cheese, which can become a downfall if I'm not careful.

Whole grains are the way to go, if you are going to eat bread, pasta or rice. That means "brown" grains can stick around, while "white" grains should take a hike. And if you are up for an adventure, try a new grain like quinoa, bulger or wild rice the next time you visit the grocery store. If you're fearful of the great grain unknown, the Internet abounds with healthy recipes to try using these types of grains.

And if you are looking to clean up your food habits, dump sugary soft drinks and sugar-laden foods as daily go-tos. These are for special occasions, perhaps once or twice a week, but not every day.

Within these rules, you can find a lot of room to eat healthy, delicious meals and snacks if you are willing to try a few new items and focus not on those "forbidden foods" you don't get to eat, but the delicious, satisfying foods you do get to eat.

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