AHA urges limits on trans fats and makes lifestyle recommendations

The American Heart Association urged a specific limit on trans fats in the diet -- less than 1 percent of total calories.

For the first time, they also included lifestyle recommendations, such as exercise and no smoking.

In addition, they suggested rather than counting calories, people should cook with healthier oils and balance calories in the diet.

Bonnie - come again? Whoah...the AHA is really stepping out now! There is actually no safe levels of trans fat, so they are still not going as far as they should.

Now they suggest exercise and no smoking? That's big of them.

What I am actually pleased with is the fact that they mention balancing calories (even though the comment is vague), meaning proteins, carbs, and healthy fat. This is actually a major step!