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HEALTHY LIFE STYLE
We all know..... There is a clear link between our health and what we eat. There is abundant evidence that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is a major ingredient for good health. Research has also suggested that the vitamins and minerals found in fruit and vegetables may actually help to stave off disease and slow the natural aging process.
"Current research has also demonstrated that the most effective way to maintain good health and reduce the risk of disease is to eat a wide range of foods in moderation".... The Food Guide Pyramid and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, made available by the American Dietetic Association, help to demonstrate the type and amount of foods that make up a healthy diet, including a liberal use of grain products, vegetables and fruit; moderate use of meat and dairy products; and sparing use of fats and sweeteners.
