EATRITE - 5h - Prudent Diet Rules

1. Eat three equal size meals per day or five smaller ones.
2. Drink 6 – 8 glasses water per day.
3. All food must be weighed, or given points or quantities.
4. Go for variety – this makes vitamin and mineral supplements unnecessary.
5. No more than 1 litre diet cold-drink per day – on top of water.
6. Only 3 – 4 cups tea/coffee per day. Rooibos can be taken freely.
7. Cut down on red meat – only 3 servings per week.
8. No sugar or honey. Use artificial sweetener in moderation.
9. Avoid too much salt – rather use herbs and spices for flavour.
10. Eat high fibre foods preferably.
11. Exercise moderately.
12. Do not eat after 20h00.
13. Eat when you are hungry. Stop when you are full.
14. Feast on God’s word. Stop feasting on delicacies.
15. Satisfying your stomach does not satisfy your whole being.
Satisfying God satisfies your inner man and your entire being.

If a Prudent Diet is your choice, these rules will stand you in good stead.

More daily recommendations for the Prudent Diet:

400ml skimmed or low-fat milk.

15ml (3 teaspoons) butter/margerine/oil for spreading and food preparation.

5 thin slices brown/wholewheat bread.

2 portions (60 – 90g cooked) meat/fish/poultry/egg/cheese.

3 portions minimum, vegetables – raw or cooked.

2 small portions fruit.


Homework – 5h

Be prudent whatever way of living and eating you choose.