To lower the glycemic index of instant oatmeal, all you have to do is combine it with a little lean protein (add low-fat or fat-free milk or a half-scoop of protein powder after cooking) or healthy fat (top with a tablespoon or two of chopped nuts, which are also good for lowering cholesterol).

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Designed after the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the new rules require schools that participate in federally funded school lunch programs to offer fruit and vegetable daily and in larger quantities than in the past, serve only fat-free or low-fat milk, and limit calories by age.

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You've been "conserving" calories for years -- with diet sodas, low-fat milk and lately with fat-free potato chips.

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