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The key to eating healthy is to find nutriicious foods you enjoy and keep you feeling full for a while. That simple, but good advice is from an item on the web site of the University of Arkansas. Robbie McKinnon, an extension agent with the University of Arkansas, says “look for ones high in fiber, healthy fats and protein or with high water content."

Eating well means feeling better and often getting trimmer. Ms. McKinnon helpfully provides a list of suggested foods as a starting point for eating healthy that includes cauliflower, apples and oatmeal. All her suggestions are familiar fare for those already eating healthy, but millions of Americans are living on a diet of what author Michael Pollan refers to as “edible food-like substances.” Hopefully, those folks will find some foods they enjoy on Robbie McKinnon’s list and make them a regular part of healthier lives for themselves and their families.

To view the full list of suggested foods from the U. of A. Cooperative Extension Service, go to: Healthy foods are good for the waistline