Quote Originally Posted by slgrieb View Post
The problem with an "improved diet" is we are going through one of those periods where some new studies contradict much of what has been conventional wisdom. So, fat in your diet may not be so bad, dietary cholesterol may be completely unrelated to the level of cholesterol in your blood, eggs are back on the menu, etc. About the only constants regard the negative effects of alcohol consumption, sugar intake, and smoking.
From what I've read the things to keep well clear from are trans fats, (mostly in takeaway and fast food), salt added to meals and cheese. Everything else in moderation and mixed with lots of the good stuff, (such as oily fish and vegetables), is the way to go. IE common sense approach.
Smoking is a big no no but as long as you drink well within your allowances and don't binge drink then alcohol seems to be OK.