Five Basic Nutrition Strategies For Healthy eating:
Eat High-Fiber Low-Glycemic Foods:
Low-glycemic foods are carbohydrates that breakdown slowly, releasing sugar into the bloodstream gradually rather than all at once. These foods almost always contain fiber. The fiber is what is mostly responsible for slowing the absorption of the sugars. These foods can provide long-lasting energy. Most vegetables (especially dark green), most fruits, whole-grains and nuts are high-fiber, low-glycemic. For optimal health, get your grains intact from foods such as whole wheat (whole-grain) bread, brown rice, whole-grain pasta, and other possibly unfamiliar grains like quinoa, whole oats, and bulgur.
Eat More Protein:
Your body requires more energy (calories) to process protein than it does carbohydrates. Eating more protein can increase your metabolism, thereby increasing your bodys ability to burn fat. Protein is necessary for your body to build muscle, and building more muscle increases your ability to burn fat. Good options include eggs, low-fat or no-fat dairy products, lean meat, poultry, seafood and whey protein supplements. Nuts and legumes are also excellent sources of protein; plus you get the added benefit of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Legumes include black beans, red beans, pinto beans, navy beans, garbanzos, and other beans that are usually sold dried.
Eat Frequent Small Meals Throughout The Day:
Eat 6 smaller meals per day, rather than 2-3 larger meals. This will ensure that you will supply your body with the necessary nutrients to build muscle and burn fat while increasing your metabolic rate. It will also supply a constant stream of energy to prevent fatiguing early and prevents the body from kicking into starvation mode. If this happens, your body will burn muscle for energy increasing your body fat stores as well as slowing down your metabolism.
Eat Balanced Meals:
I eat lots of chicken and fish plus an occasional serving of lean red meat. I love my salads and veggies. Beans, brown rice and whole-wheat pasta are my side dishes. I snack on fruits and nuts and even use them to top whole-grain cereals and yogurt. I drink fat free milk everyday which I use also in smoothies.My meals are simple and nutritious. I balance my meals by making sure Im eating plenty of protein and fiber in each meal.
NEVER SKIP BREAKFAST:
This is the one meal you cannot afford to miss! Jump start your day with a high-fiber, high protein meal containing complex carbohydrates, avoiding simple (sugary) carbohydrates which trigger hunger and sleepiness a few hours later. Choose whole-grain cereals that are loaded with fiber and protein instead of sugar (i.e. Kashi Go Lean .. or Oatmeal). Top with fat-free milk or soy milk and sliced almonds. Sweeten with blueberries or strawberries for a boost in disease fighting antioxidants. Smoothies are great for breakfast too!
I hope this will help
Good day
2007-10-11 22:02:32
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answered by Anonymous
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Some say sit ups only build stomach muscle but in order for you to see those muscles, you would have to lose the fat. Eating less carbs can help..also try to incorporate a little walking. Walking can blast belly fat right off. 20 minutes, three times a week is a good start!
2007-10-11 21:46:33
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answered by Anonymous
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simon g is a fudge packer :( just because you have a belly does not mean you are fat. FACT. Did you know that less than 1% of the female population actually have the ability to have a flat tummy? true. And sit ups help.
2007-10-11 21:50:53
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answered by Anonymous
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If you have belly fat you are fat, the first fat sign for you is your belly, different people different first sign site,if you have no time for the gym then try to limit your food intake to lose weight.
2007-10-11 21:39:35
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answered by Simon G 2
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Sit-ups, leg raises and running can help. Also watch your diet. Cut back on the junk food. If you don't want to run pick some other aerobic exercises to help you burn the fat off. You have to work up a good sweat and push yourself. Just be careful not to hurt yourself.
2007-10-11 21:52:42
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answered by Mr.Longrove 7
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1. minimize your fat intake
2. moderate your carb intake
3. eat 3 healthy full meals a day
4. avoid eating just before going to bed
5. watch out for junk foods, soft drinks and anything that has high in sugar since you cant go to the gym. you cant burn them then.
6. learn to love veggies.
its not easy trust me but the glory of hearing people complementing you is indescribable.
2007-10-11 21:47:38
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answered by Snake Eyes 2
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want to know How can you get rid of your belly fats yo should do some abdominal area exercises for that... i think that the below website will help you to find the right solution.
2007-10-11 22:04:37
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answered by harry 4
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Do sit-ups in your spare time. It will help with belly fat. Good luck.
2007-10-11 21:36:36
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answered by Anonymous
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do some sit ups. :) thats what they tell girls who jus had a baby to do.
2007-10-11 21:36:17
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answered by new_mommy972007 2
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