Did you know that The Bahamas Ministry of Health, in collaboration with other interested organizations, has prepared some Dietary Guidelines for the Bahamas?  It is a recognized fact that what we eat can make us healthy or unhealthy.  Therefore, as the guardian of the health of our people, the Bahamas Ministry of Health has given us ten guidelines to enhance healthy living among Bahamians.  Keep this list, and do your best to observe what has been recommended. 

1.                  Choose a variety of foods daily.

2.                  Limit the amount of high fat and greasy foods you eat.

3.                  Make starchy vegetables, peas and beans a part of your diet.

4.                  Choose food with less sugar and less salt.

5.                  Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables every day.

6.                  Drink plenty of water every day.  (When your urine is clear, you are drinking enough water).

7.                  It is advisable not to drink alcohol.

8.                  Make physical activity and exercise a part of your lifestyle.

9.                  Choose foods for their nutritional value not for the “name brand” or cost.

10.              Breast milk is the best choice for infants to start a healthy life.

You may not be able to adopt all of these at once, but start with a few and set a deadline for you to follow all of the guidelines.