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May Your New Year Be Happy And Light
The holidays are over and once again, it's time to resolve to eat more healthfully. New studies show that one
in four Americans is obese, so the beginning of a new year is a good time to think about how you eat.
The American Institute of Cancer Research recommends an approach called "The New American Plate" that helps people
rethink their eating habits, so they can reduce their risk of chronic diseases like cancer, and help maintain a
healthy weight. They advise that vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans should cover two-thirds (or more)
of your plate. Animal meats should cover one-third (or less).
An easy way to change over to "The New American Plate" is with a one-pot meal. This redesigned pilaf, for example,
is a tasty, fast one-dish meal with the ideal proportions.
Source: American Institute for Cancer Research
AICR offers a Nutrition Hotline (1-800-843-8114) Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET,
a free service that allows you to ask a registered dietitian questions about diet, nutrition and cancer.
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