Diet and Calories

Alternative names:

calories and diet

Recommendations:

See balanced diet.

Recommendations for limiting calories:

• Do not eat meat more than once a day. Fish and poultry are recommended above red or processed meats because they are less fattening.
• Avoid frying food, your food absorbs the fats from the cooking oils, increasing your dietary fat intake. It is recommended that you bake or broil food. If you do fry, use polyunsaturated oils such as corn oil.
• Cut down on your salt intake, whether it be table salt, or flavors intensifiers that contain salt such as monosodium glutamate (MSG).
• Include adequate fiber in your diet is very important. Fiber is found in green leafy vegetables, fruit, beans, bran flakes, nuts, root vegetables, and whole grain foods.
• Do not eat more than 4 eggs per week. Although they are a good source of protein, and low in saturated fat, eggs are very high in cholesterol, and should be avoided for that reason.
• Choose fresh fruit for deserts rather than cookies, cake, or pudding.
• Too much of anything has its drawbacks, whether it be Calories, or a particular type of food. A well balanced diet with creativity and variety are best suited to your needs.

See also:
anorexia nervosa
bulimia
exercise and fat
food guide pyramid
height and weight tables
intentional weight loss
keeping fit
obesity
physical activity
weight control - best time to start
weight lifting and weight control
weight loss (unintentional)
weight loss and age
weight management
weight problems and children