� Choose chicken , fish or beans instead of red meat .
� Choose whole-grain cereal , brown rice and wholewheat bread over their more refined counterparts .
� Choose dishes made with olive or canola oil , which are high in healthy fats .
� Cut back on fast food and store-bought snacks ( like cookies ), which are high in bad fats .
� Buy a 100 percent RDA multivitamin that contains folate .
5 . Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation , If at All
Moderate drinking is good for the heart , as many people already know , but it can also increase the risk of cancer . If you don ’ t drink , don ’ t feel that you need to start . If you already drink moderately ( less than one drink a day for women , less than two drinks a day for men ), there ’ s probably no reason to stop .
People who drink more , though , should cut back .
Tips
Choose nonalcoholic beverages at meals and parties . Avoid occasions centered around alcohol . Talk to a health-care professional if you feel you have a problem with alcohol .
For Parents and Grandparents
Avoid making alcohol an essential part of family gatherings . When appropriate , discuss the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse with children . A health-care professional or school counselor can help .
6 . Protect Yourself from the Sun
While the warm sun is certainly inviting , too much
� Choose chicken , fish or beans instead of red meat .
� Choose whole-grain cereal , brown rice and wholewheat bread over their more refined counterparts .
� Choose dishes made with olive or canola oil , which are high in healthy fats .
� Cut back on fast food and store-bought snacks ( like cookies ), which are high in bad fats .
� Buy a 100 percent RDA multivitamin that contains folate .
5 . Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation , If at All
Moderate drinking is good for the heart , as many people already know , but it can also increase the risk of cancer . If you don ’ t drink , don ’ t feel that you need to start . If you already drink moderately ( less than one drink a day for women , less than two drinks a day for men ), there ’ s probably no reason to stop .
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People who drink more , though , should cut back .
Tips
Choose nonalcoholic beverages at meals and parties . Avoid occasions centered around alcohol . Talk to a health-care professional if you feel you have a problem with alcohol .
For Parents and Grandparents
Avoid making alcohol an essential part of family gatherings . When appropriate , discuss the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse with children . A health-care professional or school counselor can help .
6 . Protect Yourself from the Sun
While the warm sun is certainly inviting , too much
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