Don't Diet! Here's Why . . .
If you've tried every calorie-restricting diet out there but still can't keep the weight off, there's a reason: Diets don't work . Over time, the majority of dieters regain any weight they may have lost, according to researchers who pored over a slew of diet studies recently. So instead of counting calories . . .
Eat for Good Health
The concept that you can permanently shrink yourself by temporarily eating less is mostly bunk -- for most of us. In fact, the health benefits of short-term weight loss still need to be closely examined. Instead, your goal should be to eat nutritious foods that make you younger -- and make that a lifelong habit. The good news? Your waist may shrink as a fringe benefit. Getting Started
Kick-start your lifelong healthy-eating habits with these tips:
- Focus on your waist , not your weight .
- Eat three main meals, plus snacks, so you're never hungry.
- Don't buy anything with more than 4 grams of saturated fat or 4 grams of any sugar (especially high-fructose corn syrup) per serving.
- Strive for a rainbow of colors in your meals. (Read Below)
- Eat a little healthy fat -- like a handful of walnuts, almonds or peanuts -- about 20 minutes before a meal. It will take the edge off, so you won't be tempted to overeat.
- Eat a fiber-rich breakfast every day. 25 grams of fiber per day will lengthen life span.
- Walk every day for 30 minutes. This is a must! Please do this and watch what happens!!!!
Now make it happen! Here is the Rainbow Colors for your food:
Red
Make these fruits and vegetables a regular part of your diet:
tomatoes, watermelon, cherries, cranberries, pomegranates, beets, red peppers, radishes, radicchio, red potatoes, rhubarb
These foods contain the important phytochemicals, lycopene and anthocyanins, which help promote:
| . |
heart health |
|
| . |
memory function |
| . |
urinary tract health |
And, lower your risk of certain types of cancer. |
Blue-Purple
Make these fruits and vegetables a regular part of your diet:
blackberries, blueberries, black currants, dried plums, elderberries, purple figs, red grapes, plums, raisins, red cabbage, eggplant, purple peppers
These foods contain the important phytochemicals, anthocyanins and phenolics, which help promote:
| . |
urinary tract health |
|
| . |
memory function |
And, lower your risk of certain types of cancer. |
Yellow-Orange
Make these fruits and vegetables a regular part of your diet:
apricots, cantaloupe, grapefruit, lemons, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, persimmons, pineapple, tangerines, squash, carrots, yellow peppers, pumpkin, rutabagas, sweet potatoes
These foods contain the important phytochemicals, carotenoids and flavonoids, which help promote:
| . |
heart health |
|
| . |
vision health |
| . |
a healthy immune system |
And, lower your risk of certain types of cancer. |
Yellow-Green
Make these fruits and vegetables a regular part of your diet:
avocados, green apples, green grapes, honeydew melon, kiwifruit, limes, green pears, artichokes, arugula, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, endive, leafy greens, green onions, okra, peas, green peppers, snow peas, sugar snap peas, spinach, watercress, zucchini
These foods contain the important phytochemicals, lutein and indoles, which help promote:
| . |
vision health |
|
| . |
strong bones and teeth |
And, lower your risk of certain types of cancer. |
White-Green
Make these fruits and vegetables a regular part of your diet:
leeks, garlic, onions, chives, bananas, brown pears, dates, cauliflower, ginger, mushrooms, parsnips, shallots, turnips
These foods contain the important phytochemicals, allyl sulfides and allicin, which help promote:
| . |
heart health |
|
| . |
healthy cholesterol levels |
And, lower your risk of certain types of cancer. |
|
