Useful Diet Tips for Women and Men too

The first week in January is a big week for dietary clean-ups, including cutting back on added sugars. Although some of us don't indulge in too many sweet holiday treats beyond our usual chocolate fix, by January we are ready for more green and colorful vegetables, fresh fruits and simpler meals. The same situation happens with men and women, both having the desire not to fatten after the great Holidays. We will provide below some useful diet tips for women that will make them happy every day.

Women can reduce their chances of becoming overweight or obese by cutting down on the number of calories taken in and being physically active. They may also reduce their risk of developing certain life-threatening illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.

These are the tips on healthy eating and physical activity needed:

  1. Start your day with breakfast. Breakfast fills your "empty tank" — it gets you going after a long night without food. Easy-to-prepare breakfasts include cold cereal with fruit and low-fat or fat-free milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, and whole-grain waffles.  

  2. More movement! It is easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike, or jog to see friends. Climb stairs instead of taking an escalator or elevator. Take a 10-minute activity break every hour when you read or watch TV. Try to do these things for at least 30 minutes on most if not all days of the week.

3. Snack smart. Choose snacks from different food groups: a glass of low-fat

or fat-free milk, an apple, or celery sticks with peanut butter.

4. Work up a sweat. Regular vigorous workouts — when you're breathing hard and sweating — improve the health of your heart and lungs, help relieve stress and anxiety, and reduce some of the effects of aging.

5. Balance your food choices. Choosing foods based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's My Pyramid Plan and checking out the Nutrition Facts label on food packages will help you get all of the nutrients you need without taking in too many calories.

6. Make healthy eating and physical activities fun! Take advantage of physical activities you and your friends enjoy doing together, and eat healthy foods you like. Be adventurous — try new sports, games, and other activities, as well as new foods.

At present there are thousands of advices and tips to follow for men and women that want to keep their weight and do not to put extra pounds on any part of their body.

Eat with consideration, no matter whether it is an event, holiday or an ordinary day.