Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat. Choose low-fat dairy products, cooked dried beans and peas, fish, and lean meats and poultry. The Guidelines encourage a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat. Healthy choices for fats are mono- or polyunsaturated fats found in foods like olive oil, peanuts, peanut butter, and fatty fish. Mono- and polyunsaturated fats do not raise blood cholesterol.
Small portions go a long way.
The best way to get a variety of nutrients into your diet is to make every calorie count. Choosing foods that are nutrient dense will help protect against disease and keep you healthy. Be active every day, any way you can. Try to make fitness part of your regular routine by taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or walking to the store instead of driving. Walk with your dog, bike with a family member, garden with a kid, and dance with a friend.