No one ever said eating healthy was going to be easy. There's just too many greasy and delicious foods out there. It's no wonder we get distracted all the time. But while it's not going to be easy, there are at least some clever and brief instructions you can follow to lead a healthy diet.

Like working out, eating healthy requires discipline.

There's also a lot of research that supports having a healthy diet is key to living a longer life.

1. You can start by eating fruit. It's really easy.

2. Then progress to small steps like these five-minute dinners.

3. Learn to tell the difference if it is Paleo or not.

4. Know how to tell a ripe avocado.

5. The perfect smoothie need not be un-delicious.

6. You can even make it with just 3 ingredients.

7. The perfect salad amounts.

8. Know how to TEA off.

9. Soup. Everyone loves soup.

10. Don't buy your own. Make your own.

11. They don't taste like cardboard. Don't worry.

12. Use your hands as a guide.

13. You'll still protein and here's where you can get them. 

14. Know that sugar is your enemy.

15. How many nuts = how much calories.

16. Kale may not be all its been hyped out for.

It's not easy. But it's at least a start!