Tips from the obesity expert
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:06 pm
Found this in USA Weekend. While it's aimed at kids, it works for adults, too, and is complimentary to No-S.
Tips from the obesity expert
Ban sugary drinks. Studies show that the risk of childhood obesity soars as sweetened soft drink consumption goes up. Limit fruit juice to 1 cup a day.
Restrict fast food consumption to no more than once a week; less is better.
Forget low-fat diets and fat-free foods. Fats actually suppress blood sugar surges and are filling, so kids need to eat some fat to feel full. "Throw away the fat-free dressings," Ludwig says. "Give your kids peanut butter on whole-grain toast for breakfast, avocado dips as an afternoon snack and broccoli sautéed in olive oil for dinner." Avoid harmful trans fats (in many processed foods and baked goods), and don't overindulge in saturated animal fats.
Give kids small portions on small plates. Studies show that everyone is likely to eat more when given large portions.
Be in charge of what you offer your kids to eat at home. If your children reject something, do not offer alternatives. The kids will not starve.
Don't keep junk food in the house. Good snacks: nuts; whole or dried fruit.
Don't watch TV during meals. It leads to inactivity and overeating.
I also found an article on AOL about Dr. Sanjay Gupta's new book, Chasing Life. He recommends not counting calories, eating 7 different colored foods each day, eat slowly, stop eating when you're 80% full and eat the high water content foods before eating more calorie dense foods. He mentions fruits and vegetables, but in terms of dishes, it could be soup and salad.
Tips from the obesity expert
Ban sugary drinks. Studies show that the risk of childhood obesity soars as sweetened soft drink consumption goes up. Limit fruit juice to 1 cup a day.
Restrict fast food consumption to no more than once a week; less is better.
Forget low-fat diets and fat-free foods. Fats actually suppress blood sugar surges and are filling, so kids need to eat some fat to feel full. "Throw away the fat-free dressings," Ludwig says. "Give your kids peanut butter on whole-grain toast for breakfast, avocado dips as an afternoon snack and broccoli sautéed in olive oil for dinner." Avoid harmful trans fats (in many processed foods and baked goods), and don't overindulge in saturated animal fats.
Give kids small portions on small plates. Studies show that everyone is likely to eat more when given large portions.
Be in charge of what you offer your kids to eat at home. If your children reject something, do not offer alternatives. The kids will not starve.
Don't keep junk food in the house. Good snacks: nuts; whole or dried fruit.
Don't watch TV during meals. It leads to inactivity and overeating.
I also found an article on AOL about Dr. Sanjay Gupta's new book, Chasing Life. He recommends not counting calories, eating 7 different colored foods each day, eat slowly, stop eating when you're 80% full and eat the high water content foods before eating more calorie dense foods. He mentions fruits and vegetables, but in terms of dishes, it could be soup and salad.
