Do I Have to Eat Like a Rabbit to be Healthy?
Dieting may conjure up visions of eating little but lettuce and sprouts--but
you can enjoy all foods as part of a healthy diet as long as you don't overdo
it. To be successful at losing weight, you need to change your lifestyle--not
just go on a diet, experts say. This requires cutting back on the number of
calories you eat by eating smaller amounts of foods and choosing foods lower in
calories. It also means being more physically active.
Consider limiting portion sizes, especially of foods high in calories, such
as cookies, cakes and other sweets; fried foods, like fried chicken and french
fries; and fats, oils, and spreads. Reducing dietary fat alone--without reducing
calories--will not produce weight loss, according to the NHLBI's guidelines on
treating overweight and obesity in adults.
Use the Food Guide Pyramid developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
and HHS to help you choose a healthful assortment of foods. Include
bright-colored (red, yellow, green, and orange) vegetables and fruits, grains
(especially whole grains), low-fat or fat-free milk, and fish, lean meat,
poultry, or beans. Choose foods naturally high in fiber, such as fruits,
vegetables, legumes (such as beans and lentils), and whole grains. The high
fiber content of many of these foods may help you to feel full with fewer
calories. To be sure that a food is whole grain, check the ingredient list on
the food label--the first ingredient should be whole wheat or whole grain.
Next: Changing Your Viewpoint Toward Sugary & Fatty Foods
Previous: Knowing Where Your Going: Setting Weight Goals
Adapted from: Losing Weight: Start By Counting Calories
(http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2002/102_fat.html)
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