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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

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