A lot of people out there view dieting as the equivalent of having to starve themselves or start popping those magical slimming pills - don’t get me wrong some slimming pills do help, but it ain’t that easy, then again it ain’t that hard either. Weight loss can be achieved by pleasurable dieting too, you does not have to be torture. Follow a few simple rules for healthy dieting and you have a wide choice of what you can eat and enjoy what you like to eat. Healthy diet and adequate exercises are the sure and safe ways to lose weight. Do one and you will lose some weight - do both and you are on to a winner.

A healthy diet will protect your body from illnesses by providing appropriate nutrient - this is what your body needs and wants. At the same time you would be able to shed the excess fat gradually in a safe way by maintaining a true balance.

There are many websites out there that will advice you on what should be your calorie intake, based on your personal details and based on your diet they can also tell you what your present intake is. But it should don’t take a calculator and a almanac of food nutrition to prepare a meal - just a bit on common sense. A Well-Balanced Diet should include the following three key elements - Carbohydrates, High-Quality Protein, and Healthy Fats.

About 40-60% of your calorie intake should come from carbohydrates. That means if you’re on a 1500 calories a day diet, you should be striving to get about 800 calories a day from “good” carbs. Restrict or avoid white flour, desserts, ice creams and sugary foods in general. Get rid of the fizzy drinks, try the diet option - which has near enough zero calories, or better yet go for water - boring i know. They contribute to weight gain and add nothing to your energy sources. Use oatmeal or whole grain cereal instead. Include whole grain breads, fruits and vegetables, oatmeal, whole grain cereals.

Remember to get plenty of protein into your diet. About 20-30% of your calories i.e. about 375 calories should come from “wild” (not processed or farm raised) animal sources such as fish, meat, poultry, yogurt and eggs and from vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, and seeds. Also remember fats, the balance calorie intake, about 325 in our example, shall come from “good” fats such as “wild” cold-water fish, flaxseed, walnuts, olive oil, etc. They give Omega 3 essential fatty acid that is very essential for your overall health and well being. Avoid or at least limit use of hydrogenated oils.

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