Thursday, August 16, 2012

Short diet tips

1.Limit juice, soda, and sugar-sweetened beverages. They can add excess sugar and "empty calories."
2.Instead of relying on butter or sugary sauces to flavor your food, try hot sauce, salsa or Cajun seasonings. They add great flavors with fewer calories.
3.Your plate should be half vegetables or fruits at every meal.

Broccoli

15. Broccoli
Nutrients: Beta-carotene (a carotenoid), Vitamins C and E, potassium, folate, calcium, fiber.
Recipe Idea: Chop fresh broccoli into store-bought soup. For a veggie dip, try hummus (chickpeas).