1) Eat at least 5 servings of veggies and fruit each day.

2) Choose whole-grain foods, such as brown rice and oats, whenever possible.

3) Include 2 servings of milk products per day.

4) Have 2 tsp. of healthy oil (olive, canola, sunflower, safflower, or flaxseed) per day.

5) Ensure that you are getting enough protein by choosing at least a serving or two of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dried beans, or soy products each day. Many milk products are also good sources of protein.

6) Limited added sugar and alcohol.

7) Drink at least 6 glasses of water each day.

8) Take a multi-vitamin each day.