Increase in dietary carbohydrates, particularly in the form of starches and complex carbohydrates is recommended. Whole grain is preferred to retain the loss of vitamins, thiamine, riboflavin and folic acid in milling. Soluble fiber such as oat bran and psyllium (ispaghol) not only prevent constipation, they also lower cholesterol and reduces blood pressure.

Adults should get at least 800 mg of calcium per day not only to protect bones but also to reduce blood pressure and risk of cancer. Dairy products customarily thought to provide calcium are now known to be a poor choice. Calcium in dairy products is not absorbed effectively and the proteins in dairy product increase excretion of calcium from body creating calcium deficiency. It is now firmly established that adults should not use dairy products and calcium must be sought from supplements which are very cheap.