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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While the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) recommend consuming three servings of fat free or low fat milk and milk products daily, the reality is that most Americans only consume about half of the recommended servings.

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And Kraft sliced the weight of its 2% Milk Singles and Fat Free Singles from 16 to 14.7 ounces last May.

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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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