Monday, June 23, 2008

Eat Healthy and Lose Weight!

Losing weight means cutting down on your calorie intake, which means cutting
back on the total amount of food that you eat. How do you deal with the
hunger pangs?

The best approach is to fill up on high-volume, low-calorie foods.
Vegetables and Fruits are great not only because they are packed with
nutrients but because they are mostly water—which means, ounce for ounce,
they are lower in calories. Vegetable soups are a particularly effective way
to fill up with fewer calories.

Fiber will also help keep you full, so choose legumes and whole grains. Be
sure to include some fat and protein with each meal, as this increases
satiety.
Finally, when you first feel hunger pangs, have a tall glass of water before
you reach for food; since our bodies often mistake thirst for hunger, this
may be just what you need.

The Best Beans
Beans should be a staple in your diet if they are not already. They are high
in protein and fiber, relatively low in calories, inexpensive, and versatile
But which beans are best? As a rule of thumb, the darker the bean, the more antioxidants it will provide. Black beans are the richest source of antioxidants, followed by red, brown, yellow, and white beans.
Yet any type of bean can be added to soups, salads, chili, or even pasta dishes. If you buy canned beans, rinse them first before you add.

Don't Smoke- Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes.

Don't Eat Fruits immediately - Immediately eating fruits after mealswill cause stomach to be bloated with air. Therefore take fruit 1-2 hours aftermeal or 1 hour before meal.

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