Weight Control
A successful weight-control effort begins with smart food purchases. Here’s how to maneuver your way through the supermarket and also stay in control of your weight.
* Plan your low-fat meals and snacks in advance, then, using a list, shop only for what you need.
* Stay away from the aisles where pastries, potato chips, candies, or other potential problem foods are located.
* Shop for food after you’ve eaten, not when you’re hungry. You’ll choose food based on clear thinking, not hunger pangs.
* Choose fresh foods and vegetables over processed foods, which can deliver unwanted calories in the form of sauces and thickeners.
* Don’t try to rationalize buying high-calorie snack foods for others in the household. Having them around may very well undermine your weight-control efforts.
* Beware of high-calorie foods that, although advertised as “specials,” don’t do your diet any special favor.
Selecting Snacks under 100 Calories
Snacking seems to be an integral part of many people’s lifestyles, but when you’re trying to lose weight, your choices need to be prudent. Whether you crave crunchy, salty, fresh, or sweet foods, there’s a variety of food that will satisfy you yet help you lose weight. The table below lists 25 snacks that are all less than 100 calories each!
© American Institute for Preventive Medicine