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Saturday, January 17, 2009

(Weight-Loss )High Calorie Foods That Lead to Weight Gain

Calories should come from healthy foods and not from junk diet. Foods excessive with the following should be avoided.
-Saturated fat -Calories -Cholesterol -Sodium
The following items should be avoided:
-Alcoholic drink: Limited consumption of these drinks reduces risk for hypertension and high blood pressure. But excessive use can sabotage your weight loss regime. Alcohol is responsible for weight gain. Thus keep yourself away from alcohol.
-Meat: Meat as an animal product is loaded with a lot of saturated fat. It is also rich in cholesterol.
-Fast food: Fast foods, such as Pizza, burger, fries, etc. are rich source of calories and sodium. Thus these should be avoided for a healthier life.
-Egg yolk: One egg yolk gives you 80 calories and 215 mg cholesterol. However egg white is a rich source of protein.
-Ice creams: Ice creams are strictly restricted if you want to lose weight. These contain nothing but fat.
-Potato chips: These contain too much fat and salt. 100gm of potato chips can give you 1000 to 1200 calories. Salt is also a rich source of sodium.
-Also chocolate, direct sugar, cake, donut, nut, and pie should not be consumed.
In addition to avoiding above foods you need to
-Eat 5 to 6 light meals to keep metabolic rate high throughout the day otherwise you will be gaining weight as a result of slower metabolism -Eat foods rich in nutrients else you will be losing muscle not fat
It is advisable to consume adequate calories from healthy sources. Tons of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains should be taken. Protein, carbohydrate, and fat are important nutrients for healthy growth. These should be consumed in moderation.
Oprah is getting slimmer and healthier, Now its your turn to get the Dynamic Duo!

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