Healthy dieting is an art which is learned over time. Start up your healthy dieting program here.
Important aspects in starting up your healthy dieting program:
Healthy Dieting Program: Diet is Balanced
A balanced diet consists of foods from all the major food groups -- including lots of delicious vegetables, fruits, wholegrains, and dairy products (preferably low-fat).
Healthy Dieting Program: Diet is Low in Fat
Low fat means low in trans and saturated and cholesterol. Your total fat intake for the entire day should be between 20-35 percent of your total calories, and most of that fat should be coming from unsaturated fats, like fish and nuts.
Healthy Dieting Program: Diet Low in Sugars
Added sugars are contained in items like cookies, candy, cakes, and beverages (especially soda's and juices!). This sugar can add masses of calories, and can substantially increase your needed exercise time.
Healthy Dieting Program: Diet is Low in Sodium
Sodium a large component in pre-packaged foods, soups, and is even in many weight loss regiments. Try to limit your sodium intake to about a teaspoon a day (2300mg).
Healthy Dieting Program: Diet is Non Alcoholic
Try not to drink at all, and if you are in need of your daily fix, try to keep it to only one drink. There are masses of calories in every drink. A long island can have up to 800 calories.
