Crank dieting is stupid. Your body needs the proper balance of nutrients to keep you fit and healthy. By cutting out a particular food group, you may lose weight, but you’ll also become unfit and probably ill. So every day you must have:
• Proteins for body growth and repair. The best sources are fish, lean meat, poultry, dairy products and eggs. Eat 2-3 small portions a day.
• Carbohydrates for energy. Contrary to popular belief they are not fattening: it’s the fat or sugar you mix with them that piles on the calories. Best sources are bread (all types), pasta, rice, cereals (including breakfast cereals but choose wholegrain varieties not sugar-coated ones) and potatoes. Eat plenty.
• Vitamins and minerals for general well-being. Best sources are fruits and vegetables, preferably fresh but frozen or canned in water or natural juice with no added sugar or salt are fine. Eat at least 5 portions a day.
• Fat (the dieter’s enemy). The fat your body needs occurs naturally in other foods so keep added fat to a minimum and eat very sparingly (see Good Diet Tips right).
• Fiber for healthy body functioning. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, wholegrain cereals, skins on potatoes.
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