Strive for.....

Everyday I try to eat the following:

4 lean proteins (fish, lean poultry, lean meat, low-fat dairy--with some exceptions later, eggs, beans & legumes, & whey protein)

3 vegetables

2 fruits

2 whole grains

1 fat (1 serving equals 2 Tb oil, nut butters, or nuts or seeds, 1/4 avocado.)

WATER WATER WATER

That's actually a lot of food. At first it requires a bit of planning, but it gets easier. And there are so many varieties. Don't forget to enjoy 2 "dirty" meals on the weekend (perfect for Mom's casseroles, eating out, creamy comfort food, and holiday favorites!)
Make yourself a little checklist for the day, so you can remember to fit them all in. I promise you won't be hungry!!
Start slow, don't get overwhelmed. Slowly add these in if you need to. Once you start eating "clean" your body will crave these foods. And when you eat clean everyday, you will notice a difference when you eat crappy fake foods, it's so crazy.
Seriously, no wonder this world is full of cancers, weird diseases, attention deficit disorders, and obesity. This is the way we are supposed to eat. Back to basics everyone, back to basics. Watch the video on my side bar if you haven't already.