Allow Suzanne Klein,C.D.N. - our certified dietician & nutritionist - to improve your
quality of life by making nutrition and fitness changes individualized just for you and
your family. Whether your seeking to lose weight yourself or attempting to resolve
your child’s eating disorder, Suzanne’s expertise will be of great assistance. |
There are many different strategies that all of us could use during any season. It is
important that your basic eating habits are healthy. A healthy diet is comprised of
eating foods that come from the earth, meaning they are unrefined and not
processed. |
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Breakfast: oatmeal with skim milk or soy milk topped with raisins (sprinkle with |
splenda, if you need some sweetness) |
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Lunch: mixed green salad topped with feta flavored soy cheese and a light dress |
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Dinner: A lean protein (chicken, fish, or tofu) with spinach and a ½ of a sweet |
potato |
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Snacks: during the day munch on a few almonds, carrots w/ low fat dressing, or |
a small yogurt |
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Portion size does matter! Many people proclaim that they eat very healthy. While |
their diet may be very healthy, their portions are unhealthy. |
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Remember, a calorie is a unit of energy and if you do not use the calories you |
eat, it is simply stored in your body as unused energy/fat. Weight control itself is
not simple and is really a complex science. |
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Eliminate or cut back on caffeine, sugars and fat laden foods, |
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Clean your food up by eliminating the fried breading, heavy sauces, gravies and |
starchy processed breads and rice. |
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Do not go to the party starving. Eat something before you go. It will make you |
less likely to grab the first high fat food you see. |
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Drink alcohol in moderation. Alcohol contains excess calories with very little |
nutrition, if any at all. |
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Do not eat mindlessly, be aware of the food or drink in your hand. |
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Eat slowly and chew your food well. It takes time for your brain to realize that |
your body is full. On average, the stomach is the size of a fist. Think about that. |
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Stop when you feel full. Pay attention to your body. |
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