SIMPLE DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR ALL

If we would all just follow a few simple dietary guidelines, we could all feel better, maintain a reasonable weight, and just simply enjoy better health.  The following guidelines are easy to follow, require purchasing no special foods, etc, or diets that make you feel like you are starving yourself.  Keep these simple guidelines in mind everyday as you plan your meals:

• Eat a variety of foods.  Fruits, vegetables, lean meats, grain, etc all serve a different purpose to the body.  Don't cut out a group or eat from only one group (unless under doctor supervision).
• Choose foods that are low in fat, especially saturated fat, and cholesterol.
• Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and grains.
• Beware of sugar.  Learn to read labels; sugar is hidden in so many foods.
• Beware of sodium.  Never resalt your food at the table and as with sugar, learn to read nutritional labels.  Salt (sodium) is hiding in most foods, especially processed foods.
• Drink plenty of water.  There is no substitute for water in your daily diet.
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