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- $Title{What Are "The Seven Simple Guidelines to a Healthy Diet"?}
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- What Are "The Seven Simple Guidelines to a Healthy Diet"?
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- QUESTION: My physician suggested that I follow the seven simple guidelines to
- a healthy diet, which I said I would do. But he never told me what they were
- and I didn't ask. Do you know what they are?
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- ANSWER: Of course, and I am happy to pass them on to you and my other
- readers.
- 1: Eat a variety of foods. Include fruits and vegetables, whole
- cereals, lean meats, poultry, fish, peas and beans and low fat dairy products.
- 2: Maintain desirable weight.
- 3: Avoid too much fat, saturated fat and cholesterol.
- 4: Eat foods with adequate starch and fiber.
- 5: Avoid too much sugar.
- 6: Avoid too much sodium.
- 7: If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so only in moderation.
- They may sound easy and they are, and your health will profit
- immeasurably if you follow these guidelines.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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