Dieting is So Last Century: Eating Healthy is What's in Now

Fad diets that advise you to stop eating entire food groups are quickly losing steam because even successful dieters are now well aware of what happens once they stop the diet the weight comes back on quickly and with a vengeance. Dieters coming off of plans like the Atkins Diet and the South Beach Diet often end up weighing more than they did before they started the process because their bodies have been deprived of the nutrients they need. Reintroducing previously banned foods causes their bodies to store those nutrients as fat, in case they are deprived again. As this knowledge of the yo-yo effect spreads, the sales of diet books are steadily declining. Dieting is becoming a fad that we are happy to be rid of, like legwarmers and big hair.

The newest trend in dieting is not dieting at all it's eating healthy. Most diets prescribe a food plan that is unrealistic for long term use, but eating a diet that is healthy all the time is a reasonable way to lose weight and keep it off. It is unhealthy to deprive your body of any nutrient found on the food pyramid; however, greasy potato chips and other foods high in saturated fat are nowhere to be found on that pyramid. Paying attention to the nutritional value of the foods you eat will help you too.

A diet that is filled with the following foods will keep you on track for a healthy weight and overall good health:

Fruits and vegetables: Packed with vitamins and nutrients, fruits and vegetables are filling, healthy, and delicious.
Lean proteins: Poultry and fish are great sources of protein without the high calories that are found in many other meats such as pork and beef.
Whole grains: Whole grains add necessary fiber to your diet and aids in digestion.
Nuts and beans: Filled with protein and essential fatty acids, nuts and beans fill you up and provide you with the healthy fats you need for good cardiovascular health.
Low-fat dairy: Diets that include low-fat dairy products such as yogurt and milk show increased weight loss, especially in the belly-fat region.

Many nutritionists recommend avoiding the center aisles of your grocery stores because they tend to be where the over-processed, unnatural foods are kept. If you stick to the perimeters of your local grocery store as much as possible, you will find more of the healthy, natural foods. Or, if you shop at a farmer's market or a natural food store, you are more likely to choose foods that aren't going to be packed with a lot of calories and very little nutrition.

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