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Good health guidelines 1. Fruits and vegies deliver fibre and a wealth of vitamins and minerals. Two serves of fruit and at least 5 serves of vegetables per day. A serve equals 1 cup salad vegetables, ½ cup cooked vegetables, 1 small potato. 2. Lean meats & substitutes deliver satisfaction and necessary amino acids, iron, zinc, and other nutrients. 1—2 servings per day. A serve equals 65—100g cooked meat, chicken (eg. ½ cup lean mince, 2 slices roast meat), 80—120g cooked white fish, 2 eggs, ½ cup beans cooked lentils, chickpeas, split peas. 3. Low-fat dairy & substitutes gives you calcium, vitamin D, zinc, phosphorus, and other essential vitamins and minerals. (No-fat and low-fat dairy foods are Filling & Healthy foods.) At least 2 servings per day (or 3 if you are a breastfeeding mum, or teenager). A serve equals 1 cup milk or calciumfortified soy milk, 200g tub yoghurt, 40g cheese. 4. Wholegrains are rich in nutrients, including fibre. Have these daily instead of refined, white grains whenever possible. A serve equals 1 slice wholegrain bread, ½ cup of cooked rice, pasta, or noodles, ½ cup of cooked porridge. 5. Liquids, including milk, juice, even coffee and tea; best is water. Aim for 6—8 glasses of non-alcoholic drinks per day. 6. Healthy oils such as olive, canola, safflower, sunflower, or flaxseed (not saturated or trans fats) deliver vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Have 2 teaspoons of healthy oils (1 ProPoints value per teaspoon). 7. Multivitamin; choose one with no more than 100 per cent of the daily recommendation for vitamins and minerals. 8. Watch your intake of sodium, added sugar, and alcohol. Men and women should have no more than 2 alcoholic beverages each day, and aim for several alcohol-free days through the week. Filling & Healthy Day How do I follow the Filling & Healthy day technique? You swap counting ProPoints values for a near-complete focus on Weight Watchers Filling & Healthy foods, by the day, for a few days, for good — whatever you like — without scrupulously monitoring portion sizes. Because Weight Watchers Filling & Healthy foods are healthy and satisfying, you stay on-track while getting the nutrients your b