Ruthie’s step 57….ABC of Weight Loss Part 7

Ruthie’s step 57….ABC of Weight Loss Part 7
Uncle Sam's latest dietary guidelines promise to make us happier, healthier and thinner. Tips from the government's recommendations (the 2005 Dietary Guidelines and My Pyramid) include:
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Eat more whole grains. At least half of your servings of grain foods should come from whole grains.
• Enjoy three servings of low-fat dairy each day (yogurt, milk, or cheese).
• Limit saturated and trans fats, sugar, and alcohol.
• Watch the sodium content of your diet. Eat less processed food to reduce sodium.
• Get plenty of exercise -- at least 30 minutes a day. Read steps 6, 7, 16, 18, 19.
Volumetrics is the art of eating foods high in volume, or high-water foods. Fruits, vegetables, and soups are all examples of high-volume foods that are super-nutritious, satisfying, and low in calories. Dieters should make sure their plans are full of these healthy foods so they can feel full while still losing weight.
Water is your body's preferred form of fluid. You need 6-8 glasses of water or fluids each day. Recent studies suggest that we should let thirst determine how much we drink each day. You can find that drinking water helps keep them from overeating. Read steps 4,14,35,50.
Keep on keeping on……making better choices for a healthier you!