Jun 14 2009
Getting the Most Nutritious Calories
Some foods provide lots of nutrients per calorie. Some don’t. The former are called “nutrient-dense foods.” The latter aren’t.
As you may expect, the Guidelines recommend choosing foods from the first group to meet your calorie needs each day, while limiting the amount of
- Foods high in saturated fat
- Foods high in trans fats
- Foods high in cholesterol
- Foods with added sugar
- Foods with added salt
- Alcohol beverages
In other words, stick to a balanced diet. No surprise there. And for a list of superstar foods, check out Chapter 28, which is — this is a surprise! — titled “Twelve Superstar Foods.”