Diets - 6 Ways to
Eat More Healthfully
With so much 'diet advice' around today it is little wonder if you
feel somewhat confused. Whether you are wanting to lose weight, maintain
your weight or help your family eat more healthfully....these six,
simple ideas will help you to eat more heathfully.
1 Stay away from the inside aisles When you grocery shop, fill up
your trolley from the aisles around the outside the perimeter of the
store. This is where the fresh fruit, vegetables and fresh foods are
kept.
2 Eat small amounts frequently
Don't allow yourself to get hungry. Keep your appetite in control
with smaller meals and healthy snacks in between.
3 Keep close to nature
Fresh is best and generally much better for you than pre-packaged.
For example, a fresh potato baked in its jacket is more healthy than
pre-packaged "potato au gratin".
4 Experiment and use spices
Get used to cooking with a wide variety of spices. It's possible to
get fabulous flavor with spices without adding high calorie fats and
oils.
5 Read "fat free" labels carefully
Many "fat free" items contain additional carbohydrates in the form of
sugar or fructose to compensate for reduced flavor and can do more to
add to your weight than the "full strength" product.
6 Use low fat dairy products
For adults, much healthier as low fat dairy products have the
nutrients without the extra fat.
(c) Copyright Kim Beardsmore
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