But be careful—low-fat baked goods can be high in added sugar. At least half of all grains eaten should be whole grains, which contain the entire grain kernel. Whole grains provide iron and many B vitamins, and they have fiber, too. Examples of whole grains include whole wheat, whole oats, whole bulgur also known as cracked wheat , and whole cornmeal. For more on fiber, see Important Nutrients to Know.
Some grain products are refined, which gives them a finer texture and a longer shelf life but removes fiber and nutrients. Most refined grains are enriched, which means that some nutrients are added back after processing. Examples of refined grain products include white flour, degermed cornmeal, white bread, and white rice. See more grain equivalents. Try to include a variety of nutrient-dense proteins in the foods you eat.
Choose lean low-fat meats and poultry. Keep in mind that you can also get protein from seafood, eggs, beans, and peas, as well as nuts, seeds, and soy products. The Dietary Guidelines recommends that you eat 8 ounces per week of a variety of seafood, not only for the protein but also because seafood contains omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA, which are good for your heart. These seafoods are also lower in mercury, which can be harmful, than other types of seafood.
See more protein equivalents. Most adults do not get enough dairy in their diet. For your heart health , pick from the many low-fat or fat-free choices in the dairy group. Choosing fat-free or low-fat milk and yogurt, as well as lower-fat cheese, gives you important vitamins and minerals , with less fat. See more dairy equivalents. Oils are high in calories, but they are also an important source of nutrients like vitamin E. For adults age 51 and older, the daily allowance for women is 5 teaspoons of oil and, for men, 6 teaspoons.
Top of page Vegetarian and vegan eating practices Some families follow vegetarian eating practices. Usually this means avoiding animal products such as meat, poultry and fish. Many vegetarians still eat some animalrelated products such as eggs, milk, cheese and yoghurt. It is especially important that vegetarians eat a variety of legumes, nuts, seeds and grain-based foods, to gain the same nutrients that meat, poultry and fish would otherwise provide.
Vegans do not eat any foods that have an animal origin. What are 'sometimes foods'? They typically have very little nutritional value and are often processed and packaged.
There is no need to offer sometimes foods to children on a regular basis. Examples of sometimes foods include: chocolate and confectionary sweet biscuits, chips and high-fat savoury biscuits fried foods pastry-based foods such as pies, sausage rolls and pasties fast food and takeaway foods cakes and ice cream soft drinks, fruit juice, fruit drinks, cordial, sports drinks, energy drinks, flavoured milk and flavoured mineral water.
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Comments will be used to improve web content and will not be responded to. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. It will be used to make improvements to this website. Page last updated: 06 June Here are the recommended number of daily or weekly servings for adults of each food group based on eating a total of 2, calories per day. Your calorie needs may be different, depending on your age, activity level and whether you are trying to lose, gain or maintain your weight.
You may eat more than one serving from a food group in a meal, or fewer than one in another meal. Compare nutrition information on package labels and choose products with the lowest amounts of added sugars and sodium. Look for vegetables without salty sauces and fruits packed in their own juices or water instead of heavy syrup.
Drain and rinse canned produce and beans. Avoid sweetened juice and juice drinks. Written by American Heart Association editorial staff and reviewed by science and medicine advisers.
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