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For Thought: Guide to Healthy Eating |
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- Include a
fruit or vegetable at every meal – fresh, frozen, pre-cut,
pre-bagged – they all count.
- All
calories count, so choose your beverages wisely; Drink water,
seltzer, diet iced tea, diet fruit drinks, and diet soda.
- Don’t skip
meals – Eat small portions of food every 3 hours to keep your
metabolism burning.
- Read the
food labels; Choose low fat food products and snacks, but always
check the serving size and corresponding calories.
- Salad
dressing and sandwich spreads count; use lite varieties, mustard,
or create your own with lemon juice, vinegar, seasoning etc.
- Avoid Fried
foods or foods made with cream (sauce). Choose baked, grilled,
steamed or roasted foods.
- Make every
bite count – Sit down when you eat and eat slowly – Don’t pick or
nibble while serving or preparing food –Be aware of what and how
much you eat.
- Replace
simple carbohydrates such as white bread and sugars for complex
carbohydrates such as whole wheat and brown rice.
- Maintain an
active lifestyle; walk, take the stairs, dance- MOVE!.
- Allow for
an indulgence every now and again – life is meant to be enjoyed-
just don’t over do it.
- Choose
lowfat coldcuts for sandwiches- add lettuce too!
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and CortiDrene.com will not be held liable for any claims resulting
in injury or otherwise. Please consult your physican prior to
starting any exercise or dietary program."
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