10 general rules for a healthy diet

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* Get down to and maintain your desirable body weight – use our body mass index(BMI) calculator * Reduce your total fat intake, particularly saturated fats * Ensure adequate intake of mono- and certain poly-unsaturated fats * Reduce your intake of foods high in cholesterol * Increase your fiber intake * Use sugar and foods high in simple carbohydrates in moderation * Use less salt * Eat a variety of foods * Drink alcohol only in moderation and regularly rather than in binges * Drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day