If you want to live longer and healthier, there are certain habits that can help make this a reality. By eating well and staying active, you can reduce your risk of developing many diseases and even prevent some from ever happening in the first place.

Eat a balanced diet

Eating a balanced diet is essential to living a long and healthy life. A balanced diet means eating a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables and whole grains. You should also limit your intake of fat, sugar and salt–especially in processed foods like candy bars or potato chips that contain trans fats.

To achieve this goal:

• Eat smaller portions when you do eat at restaurants or fast food establishments. If you can’t control the size of your meals at home, try putting less food on your plate next time you’re cooking dinner so that you’ll be less likely to overeat later

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