Making the right choices doesn’t have to be so daunting. Science is giving us clues about what the body really needs, and researchers are sorting out myriad options. There’s a new food pyramid, and it provides many more details on good and bad nutrients than the old government recommendations. Some surprises: fat isn’t necessarily bad, but watch out for snack foods. Diet alone, however, isn’t enough. You also need to get moving. That doesn’t mean you have to become an exercise maniac. A half hour of brisk walking a day can dramatically lower your risk of chronic disease. The payoff for all this effort is huge: a longer, healthier life.
