Healthy Diet

                      
           
           

      If you are of average health, you can probably follow the Food Pyramid eating plan.

      No matter which eating plan you follow, the following guidelines are recommended:

           -Total fat intake should be less than 30 percent of total calories daily.
           -Saturated fatty acid intake should be less than 10 percent of total calories daily.
           -Polyunsaturated fatty acid intake should be no more that 10 percent of total calories daily.
           -Monounsaturated fatty acids make up the rest of total fat intake, about 10 to 15 percent of total calories daily.
           -Cholesterol intake should be no more than 300 milligrams per day.
           -Sodium intake should be no more than 3000 milligrams per day.
           -Beware of chemicals in your food like caffeine, MSG, and other food additives.