Monday, June 30, 2008

Healthy Diet -- Lifestyle Tips

American Heart Association has issued the following LifeStyle and diet guidelines based on the “prudent Diet”

***Limit saturated fat, trans, cholestrol, and sodium.
***Minimize sugary foods and beverages.
***Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain and high-fiber foods.
***Eat fat-free and low-fat dairy products.
***Eat fish at least twice a week.
***Be physically active and keep weight at healthy levels.
***Avoid using or breathing tobacco smoke.
***Achieve and maintain healthy cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
The study is published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

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