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6 eating habits you can improve today

Some daily diet routines may contribute to excessive intake of calories, sugar, and salt. Here's how to tweak them and eat healthier.


LearnHealthy eating6 eating habits you can improve today
Habit #1: You drink fruit juice.
Habit #2: You banish your favorite foods.
Habit #3: You overload on nuts.
Habit #4: You drink diet soda.
Habit #5: You skip meals.
Habit #6: You ignore food labels.

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Do you pride yourself on being a healthy eater? You may have all the best intentions and do your best to pick the most nutritious foods for meals and snacks, but even some eating habits generally considered to be healthy can contribute surprising amounts of added calories, fat, sodium, and sugar to your diet. Learn about common diet pitfalls, how to avoid them, and what to eat instead with these insights from Lauri Watson, RD, of Summerville Medical Center in Summervile South Carolina.

Written by Ana Lopez.
Medically reviewed by Gaby Vaca-Flores, RD.October, 2025
Updated onAugust, 2026
Written by Ana Lopez.
Medically reviewed by Gaby Vaca-Flores, RD.October, 2025
Updated onAugust, 2026
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