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please i was eating patatoes and fruits i thought they were healthy, but they wernt really. please tell me good foods for dieting

2006-07-17 10:54:33 · 12 answers · asked by Abercrombie_Cutiee 2 in Health Diet & Fitness

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2006-07-24 07:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by matcm81 2 · 0 0

There aren't really any good foods for dieting, dieting is just reducing calories to establish weight loss. A healthy, balanced diet can certainly help in weight loss. Do some basic research on nutrition, learn about the different food groups, macro-nutrients and their place is your diet. A typical healthy diet is based around fruit and vegetables, wholegrain carbohydrates, fish and lean meat, low-fat dairy, and unsaturated fats from nuts and seeds. Spread your food intake throughout the day (6 meals) Cardio and weight training play an important role in weight loss as it helps to reach a caloric deficit. Be careful to not eat too little however, as this can hinder your weight loss just as much as eating too much. Around 1-2lb a week is a healthy weight loss.

2006-07-17 18:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jim51 2 · 0 0

Borrow a book from the library. Preferably a recently released diet book that includes the new food pyramid.

Stay away from processed foods and sugar. Fruits are ok, but limit to 2-3 per day. Eat whole-grain high-fiber foods and lots of vegetables. Limit your protein to 3 oz per meal.

Go to http://www.mypyramid.gov/ for a great resource provided by the USDA.

2006-07-17 18:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by Sara B 4 · 0 0

rule of thumb see side of cereal box fro pyramid of foods.. one protein 2 carbs per meal graze thru day of veggies and eat high protein which curbs the carbs cravings.. tuna salmon chicken breasts chicken salad.. nuts.. high in protein.. eggs.. too a sweet potato is better and a complex carb lasts longer like a bagel in the am mid morning fruit lunch tuna chicken etc a protein hummus as well if ur a vegetarian lentils stay away from peas and corn high sugar and carbs.. and pasta.. white refined foods bad.. bread bad.. unless 12 grain bread for fiber as fiber is good for feeling full like oatmeal.. cereal high fiber with fruit.. fiber makes u feel satisfied .. lean roast beef but red meat adds weight in muscle so easy on that ..protein shakes as well for snack or if u skip a meal/../

2006-07-17 18:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0 0

Stay away from white, like potatoes. Good fruits and vegtables is raspberries, strawberrys, watermelon, celery, carrots, onions, peppers, corn, beans and so on. Go to www.extrapounds.com and check out the website, it will tell you what to eat and guide you.

2006-07-17 17:59:57 · answer #5 · answered by shelbsyd 2 · 0 0

Please see recommendation two below.

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d

*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

2006-07-18 02:09:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

fruits are nice for diet but not potatoes
and I usually eat watermelon when I'm on diet

2006-07-17 17:58:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

look anything is good but you need to cut down on how much of each not a lot at first but reduce portions a little bit at a time and you will start to lose!

2006-07-17 17:59:59 · answer #8 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0 0

lots of dietary needs for healthy eating on this article

2006-07-17 17:57:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

fruits, vegetables, fish, chicken

2006-07-17 17:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by just me 3 · 0 0

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