Nutrition

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• Daily intake of 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables is highly desirable.
  
  
• Eat foods in their natural state, when possible, avoiding highly refined, 'engineered' foods.
  
  
• Eat more whole-grain foods, instead of white rice, white flour, white noodles, etc.
  
  
• Drink clean water, free of harmful chemicals.
  
  
• Fat intake should not exceed 30%of total daily calories, with more unrefined, plant-based fats (nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil ) preferred over animal fats and highly refined oils. Saturated fat intake should be limited. Trans-fats and partially hydrogenated fats should be avoided as much as possible.
  
  
• Offer more vegetarian entrees in cafeterias, with use of beans, nuts and seeds as protein sources, instead of meat and dairy foods.
  
  
• Avoid high-fructose corn syrup, foods laden with preservatives and chemical additives, excessive salt or caffeine, and genetically modified foods.