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| Adapted from "The Traditional Healthy Asian Diet Pyramid" Copyright © 1998 by Oldways Preservation & Exchange Trust |
| means this diet is very low in fat. Studies show that people who eat little or no meat have much lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, gallstones, high blood pressure, and stroke. |
| Large amounts of fruit, vegetables, and grains provide lots of fiber; in fact, the Chinese get 33 grams of fiber each day compared to the average American intake of 11 to 12 grams (the USDA recommends 25 grams). |
| Regular exercise is an integral part of the plan. |
| Disadvantages |
| Because the Asian plan has little dairy, it is low in fat; the down side is that it's also low in calcium. If you follow this plan, you're best off supplementing it with low-fat dairy foods. |
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