Diet Guidelines
can improve your Health

Follow these diet guidelines for a healthy diet and for better health:

1. Eat fresh, dried or frozen fruits. Use fruits that are high on potassium, like bananas, dried peaches and orange juice.
2. Eat fresh vegetables, like salads, baby carrots and tomatoes. Use lentils and beans in your food preparation. If you buy canned vegetables, choose items labeled "no salt added". Replace the meat pizza with a veggie pizza.
3. Eat more whole grains, like whole wheat bread and whole wheat cereal. If possible, eliminate white bread and replace white rice with brown rice.
4. Use fat free or low fat milk and yogurt.
5. Choose lean beef cuts and lean ground beef. Buy skinless chicken and lean pork products.
6. Stay away from added sugar or high salt products.

If you want to improve your health and reduce your weight, balance these guidelines with physical activities. Exercise like walking, bike riding and aerobics 3-4 times a week will make you feel better. It will reduce your chances of a heart attack and help reduce high blood pressure.

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