Tuesday, March 28, 2006I found this article very useful for those who wanna lose weight. Therefore i would like to share it here.
Rule #1: Eat 5 meals a day
Researchers found that men who ate 4 or more times a day had half the risk of becoming overweight compared with those who ate 3 times or less. This doesnt mean 3 feasts and two 900 calorie "snacks".
Rule #2: Fill up on fibre
Fibre is the best food u can eat when ur trying to lose weight - it slows ur rate of digestion, which keeps u feeling full longer and reduces sugar cravings.
Rule #3: Put a limit on starch
Cap ur intake of the most carbohydrate-dense foods - such as grains and potatoes. Always eat the highest-fibre, least-processed versions of these foods - whole-wheat breads, pastas and cereals; brown rice instead of white.
Rule #4: Dont count calories
Have some protein with every meal. Consume a serving or two of high-quality protein - yogurt, chesse, milk, beef, turkey, chicken, fish, pork, eggs and nuts. By replacing starches with fat - which takes longer to digest - you will stay full longer and eat less.
Rule #5: Rise and dine
Dont skip breakfast. Research found that men who skip breakfast are 4 1/2 times more likely to be obese than those who dont. Eating breakfast is like putting kindling on the fire of ur metabolism. Make sure u eat within 90 minutes of waking.
