Some Ways To Make Proper Dieting Work For You From The Association For Lifestyle Reform

Proper dieting is a simply a matter of substituting low nutrition

, high calorie foods with better choices. Experts at the Association for Lifestyle Reform.recommend that you eat more whole grains, turkey and fresh fruits and vegetables. The ALR also suggest that when cooking you use olive oil rather than shortening and saute or grill your food instead of frying it. Here are a few more tips to help you improve your health and slim your waistline.

You can add more vegetables to your diet without significantly changing your eating habits. Just include a wider variety of them in the meals you already eat. Stack salad onto sandwiches. Add spinach, zucchini, peppers and onions to pasta sauce or pile them onto pizza.

Yogurt is marketed as a health food, but most commercial fruit flavoured yogurts are loaded with added sugar. It's easy to make a fresher yogurt with fewer calories. Puree your favorite fruit, add to plain low fat yogurt and sweeten with granulated sugar substitute.

Peanuts are a great alternative to deep fried corn chips and potato chips. They are high in protein, low in saturated fat and may help lower your cholesterol. A handful of peanuts will satisfy your craving for something crunchy.

It's easy to make your own low calorie vitamin rich soups. Steam your favorite vegetables then puree in a food processor. Add some chicken or vegetable stock powder along with herbs and spices of your choice. Pour into a pan on low heat, add a little water and thicken with a roux made of flour mixed with olive oil. For added protein throw in some chopped chicken or turkey.

Chocolate contains antioxidants which may help lower blood pressure and prevent heart disease. Unfortunately, most commercial chocolate bars also contain a high amount of added sugar and fat. If you're concerned about your health, read the label and buy only dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.

by: Brad Wessler

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