| Red
Meat and Butter (in moderation): Although, red meats are listed
on the food pyramid, it should be consumed in moderation because
it is packed with saturated fat. Instead of making red meat a
part of your daily diet, rotate it with fish and chicken. It will
help stabilize your cholesterol levels.
Plant Oils (Prepare
in moderation) Not all oils should be used either on or off
a weight loss program. Nevertheless, the body requires certain
oils. Plant oils rather than fat are healthy. Non-saturated
fatty oils are the best types of oils to cook and prepare meals
with: canola, corn, olive, peanut, soy, sunflower, and other
vegetable oils. Fatty tuna and salmon are healthy fats that
can actually enhance good cholesterol levels as well as protect
the heart from sporadic behavior.
Did you know that
the average American consumes 33 percent or more of their daily
calories from fat.
Nuts and Legumes
(once to twice a day). Legumes and nuts make exceptional alternatives
for fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Red kidney beans,
navy beans, black beans, pinto beans and others are legumes.
On the packages of pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, and
peanuts, pistachios) are labeled with heart healthy.
Dairy or Calcium
Supplement (once to twice a day). Over the years, the dairy
industry has noted the health relevancy that calcium or dairy
products offer. Not to mention, a low-fat serving of milk, yogurt
or cheese is associated with helping weight loss. Vitamin D
or calcium is necessary for bone strength.
Weight loss tip:
For the fastest weight loss results, try to drink 64 fluid ounces
of water a day. |
