Healthy Eating, Healthy Living Nutrition Guidelines Healthy Eating Pyramid Eat more vegetable oils, whole grains Eat less pasta, white bread Recommended Exercise 30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity Brisk walking Bicycling Gardening Relaxation Techniques Quiet the mind and body Visualize a tranquil setting Concentrate on positive thoughts Build strength and refresh the body Practice yoga or Pilates basics Improve balance through core training Healthy Living Benefits Lowers cholesterol, blood pressure Reduces heart disease risk Helps prevent adult-onset diabetes Affects 8% of adults Maintains body weight Helps avoid excess gain