Weigh Loss Program
21 May 2010An essential part of any weight loss program is to change the way you eat. It is important to: * Decrease Total Calories * Limit Fat Intake * Drink 8 To 10 Glasses Of Water A Day (At Least 8oz. Per Glass) * Control Portion Sizes * Eat A Balanced Diet Including Fiber-Rich Fruits And Vegetables * Limit Favorite Foods To Special Occasions Vegetables
Meats, Poultry, Fish 1. Trim all visible fat from meats before cooking. 2. Don’t fry meats. 3. Use nonstick cookware and or cooking sprays 4. Saut in broth, wine or apple juice instead of using fats and oils. 5. Use horseradish or salsas to add flavor to grilled or broiled foods.
Vegetables 1. Cook vegetables just until tender to retain nutrients. 2. Add herbs and spices to enhance the flavor of steamed vegetables. 3. Thicken sauces with pureed vegetables.
Fruits 1. Keep plenty of seasonal fresh fruits on hand for snacks. 2. Try freezing bananas or grapes and eating them right out of the freezer for a cold and refreshing treat.
Cooking Methods The best cooking methods which retain the vitamins and minerals in foods and keep fat content low are braising, broiling, steaming, microwaving, poaching, baking, grilling or pan sautning in broth or wine. The healthiest way to eat fruits and vegetables is always fresh.
Water Works Wonders Water is the most important substance you can put in your body. It is the one liquid you can’t be without. You can live up to 40 days without food, but you will die within 3 days without water. Water is essential for virtually every part of your body.
The three components of good health are nutrition, exercise and hydration. Just as inactivity and poor nutrition are hazardous to your health, so is not drinking enough water or being poorly hydrated. Good hydration is a habit just like regular exercise and proper nutrition. But good hydration has to be a learned action. You must learn to drink water even when you don’t feel thirsty. It is the only practical way to meet the real water needs of your body.
