Earlier this year, the government issued new dietary guidelines. In a nutshell...eat fewer calories, be more active and make wiser food choices. Excellent reminder, right? Keep these recommendations in mind on your next trip to the grocery store:

- Figure on two cups of fruit a day, preferably those rich in fiber, and 2-cups of veggies.


- Eat 3 or more ounces of whole-grain foods per day.


- Drink 3 cups per day of fat-free or low-fat milk or equivalent milk products.


- Less than 10% of calories should come from saturated fatty acids and less than 300 mg.
per day of cholesterol. Keep trans fatty acid consumption as low as possible.

- Keep total fat intake between 20-35% of your calories. Try to get most of your fats from
polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids such as fish, nuts and vegetable oils.

- When selecting meat, poultry, dry beans, and milk/milk products, choose lean, low-fat
or fat-free options.


- Limit your intake of fats and oils high in saturated and/or trans fatty acids.


- Opt for foods and beverages with little added sugars or artificial sweeteners.


- Consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium—about 1 teaspoon of salt—per day.

-Drink alcoholic beverages in moderation; up to one glass per day for women and
up to two drinks per day for men.

(from ThinkThinTips on xanga)

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