Other healthful options include fish, a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids, and beans, nuts, and seeds.

In general, nuts are good, ... But walnuts are great because they have high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Other nuts don't.

While fish is one of the best food sources of omega 3 fatty acids, we have been warned to limit consumption because of high mercury levels. These animals could represent an alternative source.

The diet, to be healthy, has to be mostly fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds.

One reason that many people don't eat enough fruits and vegetables is that these foods often aren't as visible or accessible as chips or cookies. It helps to keep cut-up vegetables in your refrigerator, and a clear bowl filled with fruit on your kitchen counter to entice you to eat more of these wholesome foods.

Hopefully, these reference materials will also provide consumers with another tool that can assure them that the products they buy and use are not adulterated in any way and don't contain harmful levels of potentially toxic substances.