What's the Secret to a Healthy Diet? One question I'm often asked is "What's the secret to a healthy diet?" The answer isn't all that mysterious (a. 神秘的). You just have to keep some basic rules in mind, beginning with: 1. Use smaller plates. Whether you're already thin or trying to lose weight, one of the best things you can do for your health is to downsize (v. 缩小尺寸) your dishware. 2. Make half of every meal fruits or vegetables. 3. Don't eat on the run. When we eat on the go, our brains consider the food a snack (n. 小吃) — regardless of how many calories we consume (v. 消耗)— leading us to overeat at our next meal. 4. Stop eating before you feel full. Slow the pace of your meals. Pay attention to what you're eating. And call it stops when you're about 80 percent full . 5. Sit down to dinner with your family . Kids who eat with their parents are less likely to consume junk, less likely to overeat, and less likely to be overweight. Parents can also use the mealtime as a chance to talk with their kids about their lives. 6. You really are what you eat. The best way to keep your body energetic is to eat a well-rounded, nutritious diet. You'd better get the idea: Your brain depends on the vitality (n. 活力) of your heart, lungs, liver and kidneys to be in tip-top shape.