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Good nutrition provides natural weight control
Follow a low-fat diet. Emphasize fiber-rich plant foods (fresh, whole
fruits and vegetables, beans and whole grains) that contain slow-burning
carbohydrates, which yield a steady supply of energy and satisfy
your hunger as well. For protein, look to nonfat yogurt, skinless
chicken, and poached fish.
Drink eight to twelve 8-oz. glasses of pure water daily. Water is essential
for good health, and it's invaluable for achieving permanent weight
loss. Drinking a glass of water before meals will aid digestion
and help satisfy hunger.
Drink green tea. Green tea promotes weight loss by increasing the
rate at which the body burns energy, but has only a fraction
of the caffeine found in black tea or coffee. Enjoy a cup as a pre-meal beverage
or take it as a supplement.
Avoid high-fat dairy, red meat, pork and fatty poultry, processed meats, oils, and margarine. Also stay away from carbohydrates that trigger a quick release of insulin, such as breads, processed grains, starchy vegetables (potatoes, winter squash, corn), desserts, and sweets. These foods enter the bloodstream rapidly, causing a dramatic rise and equally dramatic drop in blood sugar levels.
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