New U.S. Dietary Guidelines: What Not to Eat

This is courtesy of Web MD. Go to their sight to read more. Mexican,Pizza and Burgers are all on their hit list. It is hard for a boy from Southeast Texas to give up Tex Mex.

So what should the new American diet look like? The new guidelines suggest:
• Eat more seafood -- at least 8 ounces a week
• Eat more fruits and vegetables
• Substitute healthy oils for solid fats (such as margarine)
• Lower your sodium intake
• Avoid fast foods
• Exercise more
• Read food labels
• Substitute whole grains for refined grains
• Eat more beans and peas
• Get plenty of fiber, potassium, and vitamin D
• Eat/drink more nonfat or low-fat dairy products
• Replace high-fat meats with lean meats
• For some Americans, drink less alcohol