Here is the last part of my What is Healthy blog posts. This particular post covers all the rest of the areas… I think! Make sure and let me know if I missed something.

 Beef, Pork, Veal and Lamb
Baking, roasting and broiling are the healthiest ways to cook these meats. Try and trim away any fat from the cut of meat before cooking. When choosing these meats, make sure and pick lean cuts with the least amount of gristle or fat showing. I usually will ask the clerk in the meat department for advice when looking for a nice lean cut of meat.

Poultry (chicken)
Baking, broiling and roasting are the healthiest ways to cook poultry. A regular chicken breast is the healthiest choice of poultry. Try and choose chicken with no skin, or make sure and remove any skin. Before cooking be sure to remove any fat or gristle.

Fish   
Baking, steaming, and broiling are the healthiest ways to cook fish. I will also ask the meat man when I am looking for fresh fish. If it has a strong fishy smell then it isn’t fresh. If there isn’t much of a fresh fish selection then frozen fish may be better.

Other Proteins
Dry beans, peas and lentils offer protein and fiber without the cholesterol and fat that meats have. These can be easily interchanged or added into meals with the meat group, while either maintaining or enhancing the protein intake.

Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta   
Whole-wheat or whole-grain breads are low in fat; they’re also high in fiber and complex carbohydrates. Super Markets are also starting to introduce more whole grain pasta, pitas, rice, wraps and things of that nature. Try and choose these when you have the option, they are becoming more readily available. Both hot and cold cereals are usually low in fat.

Try and stay away from bakery foods like donuts, muffins and rolls. These foods can contain high fat calories. Also avoid snacks like potato chips and tortilla chips. There are many baked or low-fat alternatives out there now.

Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat. They add flavor and variety to your diet. They also contain fiber, vitamins and minerals. Dark green vegetables are known to contain more nutrients. When choosing lettuce, choose the darker romaine style lettuce. Try and use herbs and spices to enhance taste of these things because stuff like butters and oils will only add fat and calories.