I got this information from self.com. I 'm sure we've all heard it but it's nice to be reminded and sometimes folks don't know.
- Skip added sugars and high fructose corn syrup. White sugar, brown sugar, honey—all sugar pumps calories into your diet and spikes your blood sugar. It makes you feel fatigued, instead of giving you that energy you were hoping for. cold cuts and ketchup are in this list.
- Avoid bad fats. Saturated and trans fats can clog your arteries and promote inflammation. Sidestep the fried foods and anything made with hydrogenated vegetable oils. Wipeout high fat marbled meats and choose skim or 1% fat dairy products. Eat good fat - olive oil, avocado, and nuts.
- Pump up protein includes chicken and salmon. It stabilizes blood sugar and helps you feel fuller longer. Divide your body weight in pounds by 2—that's how many grams of protein you should aim to get each day. Other great sources of protein include whole grain cereals, tofu, and beans. These are also rich in fiber and magnesium.
- Alcohol is no good when it goes along with resisting unhealthy foods. Instead, for drinks make it water, tea, seltzers and coffee. An occassional glass of red wine is good!
- Reach for fiber. It is filling and helps your digestive tract, pulling cholesterol out of the blood stream. Keep fiber foods close at hand always including cereals, fruit, berries, potatoes and edamame. Have two foods with at least 3 grams of fiber per serving every day.
- Chew, Swallow, Repeat. Eat something every 4 hours. This keeps your blood sugar stablilized and your metabolism revved. The right foods help you drop pounds by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings. Try an energy bar!
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