| Hey! Did you make the right healthy food choices to | | | | to substitute Soy products and others for their |
| help keep your weight down? If you didn't, it's one | | | | calcium content. |
| of the reasons why we gain all the weight we do. It's | | | | You can further contribute to your healthy food |
| also why we can't get those pounds off and keep | | | | choices by using dairy products which have little or |
| them off. | | | | no fat in them. Yogurt is a great alternative for |
| These 5 tips will guide you in making the right food | | | | getting calcium and helping you lose weight. |
| choices for you. | | | | 4. Veggies |
| 1. Fruits | | | | Without argument vegetables are at the top of the |
| One of the healthiest foods you can consume are | | | | list for healthy food choices. Great for helping control |
| fruits. It's important for you to eat at least two cups | | | | your weight but still keeping you healthy; with the |
| per day. Furthermore, if you vary your selection you | | | | right nutrition's and vitamins your body needs. |
| are more likely to continue to eat your fruits each | | | | 5. Whole Grains |
| day. | | | | A well balanced diet to help you stay healthy should |
| One thing you can do to increase the variety is to | | | | include 6 oz. of grains. Sounds bad, doesn't it. But its |
| drink all natural fruit juices. However, you should | | | | easy, just have some cereal. Today's whole grain |
| make sure not to over indulge in fruit juice. | | | | cereals are much tastier than the cereals of old. |
| 2. Eating Fresh Meat | | | | Another great way to get your necessary fruit and |
| As you know meat is one of the primary sources of | | | | grains is to mix them together. You add flavor and |
| protein. Moderation in portion sizes is the key to | | | | variety to the mix. |
| keeping your weight under control and eating healthy. | | | | If you are a bread lover try to choose whole grain |
| Depending on your calorie intake a portion should be | | | | bread. Once again, the whole grain breads of today |
| from 4 to 5 oz. It is important for the meat to be as | | | | are much easier to eat and enjoy. |
| lean as possible. Furthermore by baking, grilling or | | | | Now here is a extra tip just for you. Stay away from |
| broiling the majority of the grease will drain away | | | | the foods that contain a large percentage of trans |
| from the meat. | | | | fats, increased levels of sodium and saturated fat. |
| You will find by substituting such foods as nuts, fish | | | | Take the few extra seconds necessary to check the |
| and beans you will be able to get the necessary | | | | ingredients on the labels of the containers. |
| proteins and eat healthier. | | | | One last thing. Be sure and add some exercises, even |
| 3. Milk Products | | | | just taking a walk. When you go the extra mile and |
| Children need calcium to strengthen their bones. In | | | | include physical exercise with your healthy food |
| fact the human body needs calcium to stay healthy. | | | | choice; you will be even healthier and keep your |
| However, many folks are lactose intolerant and have | | | | weight under control. |