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Diet foods
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Diet foods are foods or drinks that have undergone some modification to render them healthier. Food manufacturers use many different terms such as low calorie, zero calorie, light, low fat and fat free to refer to diet-foods. In most cases, such food is intended for consumption by people who are keen on losing weight.
Low Fat
Consuming low-fat versions of foods such as cheese, milk and yoghurt that are conventionally believed to be high in fat is an easy way to cut down on the amount of calories you consume. Fish is another food you ought to add more often to your diet. Fish is low in fat and more importantly, it provides your body with the omega 3 fatty acids that it cannot produce but needs for normal growth and metabolism.
Low Carbohydrate
A low carbohydrate diet includes reducing the amount of breads, starch-containing vegetables and grains and instead, increasing the protein content by including eggs, meat and fish. Most such low carb diets restrict the daily intake of carbohydrate to 150 grams. Although such diets assist in weight loss, it is important to consult your doctor before switching over to such diet foods.
Tips on Choosing Diet Foods
Before deciding on a food, consider a few vital points
Always consult your doctor before you begin using specific food to know if it is right for you. This becomes even more important if you suffer from a chronic health condition such as diabetes or heart disease.
Consider your weight loss goals before choosing a particular diet food. When it comes to weight loss, food that works slowly but steadily is safer than one that causes a drastic sudden change.
Supplement food with regular exercise in consultation with your doctor. Aerobic exercises for about 30 minutes a day at least five days a week can help you lose weight effectively. Find some form of exercise you love: brisk walking, jogging, swimming, cycling or even dancing and stick to a routine for best results.
References
http://diet.routes-to-self-improvement.com/Best-Diet-Food.htm
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/17-best-foods-for-dieters
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/NU00616
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