Your Daily Eating Plan

Build The Foundation Of Your Daily Eating Plan

6 to 11 servings from the Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta Group.
Choose an item from the Vegetable group at least 3 to 5 times each day.
It's a treat to enjoy 2 to 4 servings from the Fruit Group as part of your daily diet.
Limit your selection of Milk, Yogurt & Cheese to just 2 to 3 items per day.
Get protein from the Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nuts through 2 to 3 servings every day.
Top off your daily eating plan with Fats, Oils & Sweets, but only in small quantities
A 1999 American Heart Association conference document reviewed the best strategies for eating a heart-healthy diet. Many experts recommend these generally accepted standards for what people should be eating each day:
Less than 10 percent of total daily calories from saturated fat
Less than 10 percent of total daily calories from polyunsaturated fat
Less than 15 percent of total daily calories from monounsaturated fat
Less than 30 percent of total daily calories from any type of fat
More than 55 percent of total daily calories from complex carbohydrates
Total cholesterol under 300 milligrams
Daily salt intake under 2400 mg (2.4 grams)
Furthermore, alcohol and sweets should be consumed only sparingly or in moderation.