Best Diet

  To choose the best diet, it's necessary to understand what is meant by "diet" and how people eat . Eating right can help increase your life expectancy.   The Food Pyramid shows us which foods are most important. It’s also useful for deciding which foods to avoid. Some of the main foods that may be eaten in moderation include fruits, vegetables; whole grains, legumes; low-fat dairy products (such as milk and yogurt), and oily fish at least twice per week. Most adults should consume no more than 2,000 calories per day; this amount varies slightly depending on age. A larger percentage of total energy intake comes from these five food groups. See if you're eating enough fruit and vegetables. For example, one cup of fresh fruit contains about 80 calories. What counts as an apple? One medium-baked apple has about 100 calories. There are many ways to cut down on calories. One option is to choose fewer added sugars and more nutrient-rich whole grains at restaurants. The...