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Healthy Eating Guidelines For Weight Loss
Following healthy eating guidelines isn't always easy. We have busy family schedules to follow and sometimes do not have time to go shopping. All of which makes it very difficult to lose weight. Here are 10 healthy eating guidelines you and your whole family can incorporate but will also help you lose weight.
If losing weight is your goal then you must burn more calories then you consume. A food journal can help keep track of your calories. A food journal is also very helpful with keeping track of mindless nibbling. These calories can add up very quickly.
Carbohydrates are the body’s number one source of energy. Do not take them out of your diet – instead, choose wisely. Pick whole grains over refined whenever possible.
Eat six smaller meals rather than three large ones.
Stay well hydrated. Drinking plenty of fluids will help curb the appetite and make the body run more efficiently.
Read the labels – some of the fat free products have double the calories due to the added sugar to make up for the lack of fat. This goes the same for sugar free products as they can be higher in fat.
Beverages, especially alcohol, are very high in calories with zero to very low nutritional value. These calories add up very quickly during the day.
Yo-yo dieting wrecks the body’s metabolism. Get off the diets and create a healthy eating lifestyle full of lean meats, fruits and vegetables and whole grain carbohydrates.
Many people skip breakfast. It is true this meal is the most important. It helps start the day off right. Skipping this meal or eating to few calories sets you up for bingeing patterns the rest of the day. Not to mention how sluggish you will feel.
All fats are not created equal. Try to add foods to your diet that are rich in Omega III fats. They help the heart and have anti-inflammatory properties. Oily cold water fish are your best sources.
Get off the sugar. Sugar is in almost every prepackaged, boxed food. We eat an over abundance of sugar every year. The average American uses 2 – 3 pounds of sugar a week. Read your labels.
The most important point to remember is – if it doesn’t have a label eat plenty of it. The fruit and vegetable aisle in your grocery store should be the most important source for your diet.
The healthy eating guidelines found in this article are not meant to replace the advice of your doctor or nutritunist
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