Eating Well

According to the American Heart Association there are specific guidelines to follow when pursuing a healthy diet.  When selecting foods it is important to remember the amount of saturated fat, cholesterol, fat, and sodium.  According to the AHA dietary guidelines for healthy american adults you should have:

• Fats, oils, nuts, and sweets should be used sparingly
• Lean meat, poultry, and seafood: No more than 6 oz. (cooked) per day
• Skim milk, low-fat dairy products: 2-4 per day
• Vegetables and fruits: 5 or more per day
• Breads, cereals, pasta, and starch vegetables: 6 or more per day

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a slightly different perspective on healthy eating.  Their version of the food pyramid is as follows:

• Fats, oils, and sweets shouuld be used sparingly
• Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts: 2-3 servings per day
• Milk, yogurt, and cheese group: 2-3 servings per day
• Fruit group: 2-4 servings per day
• Vegetable group: 3-5 per day
• Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group: 6-11 per day

For more information on eating well according to the U.S. Deptartment of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Click here