Almost everyone can benefit
from cutting back on fat. If you currently eat a lot of fat, try just one or
two of the following changes:
·
If you eat meat,
eat it baked, grilled and broiled rather than fried. Take the skin off before
eating chicken. Eat fish at least once a week.
·
Cut back on
extra fat, such as butter or margarine on bread, sour cream on baked potatoes,
and salad dressings.
·
Eat plenty of
fruits and vegetables with your meals and as snacks.
·
When eating away
from home, watch out for "hidden" fats (such as that in salad
dressing and desserts) and larger portion sizes.
·
Read the
nutrition labels on foods before you buy them. If you need help reading the
labels, ask your doctor or your nutritionist.
·
Drink no- or
low-calorie beverages, such as water, unsweetened tea and diet soda.
Balanced nutrition and
regular exercise are good for your health even if your weight never changes. So
try to set goals you have a good chance of reaching, such as making one of the
small changes listed above or walking one more day per week.
Source: Familydoctor.org
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