Eating for Life

• Eat six small meals a day, one every two to three hours. • Eat a portion of protein and carbohydrates with each meal. • Add a portion of vegetables to at least two meals daily. Five to six is best. • A portion is the amount of an authorized food approximately the size of the palm of your hand or clenched fist. • Consume on tablespoon of unsaturated oil daily, or three portions of salmon per week, or four tablespoons of 100% natural peanut butter. • Drink at least 10 cups of water daily. • Plan your meals in advance and record what you eat. • Plan your grocery list. • Once a week, on your free day, eat whatever you want.