Weight Loss Tips - Food & nutrition tips

Dieting

amanda — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:29:46 +0900

Think - if you are going to eat something are u going top regret it after? EG big mac or fruit salad? what makes u feel better?

Personalize your eating plan

James — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:59:48 +0900

There is no single diet plan that fits every man. Moreover, eliminating all your favorite foods is not a winning weight loss strategy. As long as your regular daily diet is calorie-controlled (1500-1850 calories) and contains enough healthy foods, you should be able to include a few treats without interfering with your weight reduction. If the idea of joining Weight Watchers doesn't appeal, customize an online diet plan or seek an individualized eating plan from a registered dietitian.

Add chilli to your meals

Adam — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:58:04 +0900

EATING chilli regularly could help in the fight against insulin resistance and obesity, according to new Australian research.

In a comparison of bland versus chilli-laden meals, researchers from the University of Tasmania�s School of Human Life Sciences found that a few spoonfuls of chilli reduced the post meal surge in insulin, particularly in overweight people.

People with resistance to the actions of insulin have an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as well as polycystic ovary syndrome, fatty liver and certain cancers.

The study found that in overweight subjects, changes to a range of glucose metabolism measures following chilli meals were more marked than those seen in normal weight subjects.

reading nutritional information labels

Adam — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:55:44 +0900

When comparing foods you need to take into consideration sugar, salt (sodium), fat, and fibre. We need to eat more fibre and less sugar, fat, and salt. Nutritional tables always list the ingredients per 100g as well as per serve. Always compare the 'per 100g' figures.

Try yam or squash instead of potato

Veggieman — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:01:19 +0900

Try mashed yam or squash instead of potatoes - or combine them for a different flavor. They're better for you than mashed potatoes and more nutritious

Stir fry is a good way to eat more veggies

Veggieman — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:58:09 +0900

Make a quick and easy stir-fry dinner - you can throw in almost any type of vegetable - just slice them thinly so that they all cook evenly

Don't eat fries or chips

Sensibile dieter — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:59:19 +0800

French fries and chips often contain more calories than the dish they are supposedly the "side" of. If you can replace fries with a serve of rice or a salad

Fat substitutes for baking

Todd H — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:36:41 +0800

Fig puree can help hold moisture and adds a little sweetening power to the recipe. Puree 8 ounces of figs in a blender with 1/4 to 1/3 cup water or fruit juice, and store in the refrigerator.

Baby food - Try strained carrots, prunes, pears, or other fruits. These little jars are easy to store without dealing with leftovers that may spoil.

Plain, unflavored yogurt can add moisture to your cakes and should be substituted for up to 3/4 of the fat in your recipe.

Mashed bananas will lend great flavor to muffins or other baked goods, while keeping them moist.

Ricotta cheese can work in some recipes as a fat substitute.

Cut fat in other ways, such as substituting 2 egg whites for one egg (saves 10g fat, 100 calories, and 220mg cholesterol)

Avoid overbaking, since lower fat content can cause your baked goods to dry out quicker. Reduce oven temp by 25*F and check for doneness before the end of usual baking time.

Beware of mercury content of fish like Shark and Swordfish

Todd H — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:29:10 +0800

Do not eat Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, or Tilefish because they contain high levels of mercury. Nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of methylmercury. However, larger fish that have lived longer have the highest levels of methylmercury because they've had more time to accumulate it.

Eat junk once a week

Sue — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:13:07 +0800

Lay off the junk food, apart from one day a week where you can eat what you like - it�ll help you stick to it and you won�t have the temptation to eat junk all the time.