Tip of the Week: Switch your main dish for your side dish

Being healthy doesn't have to mean forgoing meat and pasta and living on veggies.  But if you need to lose a few pounds, consider eating vegetables like you typically eat carbs (or meat) and vice versa.  Most Americans eat meat or pasta as their main dish and veggies as a side dish if they eat them at all.  Reverse this pattern. Fill at least half of your plate with steamed, roasted or sauteed veggies and the rest with smaller portions of protein (lean meat or beans) and a healthy carb like a half cup of brown rice or half a sweet potato. If you have to have a sweet, try some fresh berries or a small piece of dark chocolate. You can also practice this whenever you eat out buffet style. You really can't go wrong if you follow this formula!