Dairy
Lots of people assume that if they love it, it should be off-limits—which is why dairy items like cheese and milk don’t usually make the cut in many “healthy” diets. However, they can be a great source of calcium and potassium. You’re only going to get that eight grammes of protein from animal milk, so you’re losing that if you switch to soy, almond, or coconut, London says. Dairy is a good source of calcium, so, don’t ditch it for the wrong reasons.
Pasta
“People do not gain weight from eating pasta, they gain weight from eating too much pasta,” says Keri Gans, MS, RD, author of The Small Change Diet. “It’s the serving size and what you do with it that’s so key.” Gans says to make pasta your side attraction, not the main dish. Keep your serving to a half cup or one cup maximum, and avoid “creamy” sauces that are high in calories.
Nuts
“It’s jammed in our minds that nuts are fattening,” Gans says, “but really it’s too many nuts that are fattening.” Otherwise, they’re an excellent source of healthy fats and protein. “Portion them out—a serving is roughly the size of a shot glass. Just never eat them straight out of the bag or jar,” Gans says. If you do, you’re likely to lose track and overeat.
Bread
Why have carbs become the enemy? “I couldn’t be a bigger supporter of a sandwich for lunch,” says Gans. “Two slices of whole wheat bread with grilled chicken and avocado; or turkey with lettuce, tomato, and mustard; or almond butter with a little jam.” Gans says if you head to work with a healthy sandwich in tow, you’re on your way to losing weight—just make sure your bread is truly a source of whole grains.
White potatoes
While sweet potatoes are generally hailed as a superfood, white potatoes have been deemed virtually useless. “I can’t even begin to tell you how many people believe this,” says Gans. “But they are a good source of fiber and potassium, and they’re not high in calories.” It’s all in the way you prepare potatoes that can make or break your diet.
No comments:
Post a Comment