ATKINS' DIET
Dateline: 11/24/99
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There are no fad diets, gimmicks or magic-bullets that can help you lose and maintain weight safely. Here are a few suggestions for a healthful eating plan and lifestyle. If you want to lose weight, it may take a lot longer, but in the end it'll be a plan you can live with.
- Eat a variety of foods--it's important to vary food choices to ensure you get all the nutrients you need.
- Balance the food you eat with physical activity--physical activity helps with weight loss, as well as disease prevention.
- Choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables, and fruits--these foods are low in fat--as long as you eat them without butter or creamy sauces. Few people eat enough of these foods though, whether or not they're trying to lose weight.
- Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol--you do need some fat for good health, aim for 30 percent of your total calories.
- Choose a diet moderate in sugars--sugary foods are usually low in nutrients and supply unnecessary calories so eat sparingly if you want to lose weight.
- Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium--salt is added to many foods during preparation or processing, so beware when adding more salt, some salty foods may not taste salty.
- If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation--beer, wine and spirits supply calories, but few or no nutrients. Read this article for more information on alcohol.
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