Table 3.

Recommendations for lowering advanced glycation end product (AGE) consumption

Recommendations	Permit	Avoid
Foods	Fresh fruits and vegetables Seafood Whole grains Bread Low-fat milk	Sugary items such as candy, cookies, and beverages Processed foods such as packaged meats, cheese, and snack-type foods High-fat meats Fats, such as butter, margarine, full-fat cheeses Fried foods
Cooking methods	Low temperatures for long time periods Presence of high water content: boiling, steaming, poaching, stewing	High temperatures for short time periods Dry heat: grilling, frying, roasting, baking, and barbecuing
Lifestyle modifications	Exercise Normal weight	Obesity Tobacco smoke