6. Fill Up on Fiber
Carbs have gotten a bad rap, and it’s not fair because all carbs are not created equal. Good-for-you carbohydrates, such as whole grains, oatmeal, brown rice, and 100% whole wheat bread, are full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The key lies in the fiber content -- fiber fills you up so you eat less; it adds bulk to your diet, which helps normal elimination; and certain fibers reduce blood cholesterol levels. The simple, refined carbohydrates, such as white bread, white pasta, and white rice, provide the same nutrients as whole grains but without the fiber. It is pretty simple; just choose whole grains to get your energy with the added benefits of fiber.
"Size does matter, guys. Americans are in the middle of an obesity crisis."
7. Measure It
Size does matter, guys. Americans are in the middle of an obesity crisis. Why? Because we're supersizing our food portions both at home and when we eat out. Portions are three to four times larger, according to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. So lose that "growing boys need to eat" excuse and let the WebMD Weight Loss Clinic show you how to normalize your portions and chisel that body into shape. Remember, less is more -- try pushing away from the table before you overeat.
8. Get Milk
The National Dairy Council indicates that men get less than half the requirement for calcium-rich dairy foods. That translates to weight gain and weak bones. Recent research suggests that low-fat dairy products are the new weapons in the battle of the bulge. The protein and calcium in dairy enhance weight loss. Jump on the healthy protein express by consuming three servings a day of skim or low-fat dairy foods. Got milk?
9. Eat Eggs
Get a lifetime of health benefits by eating eggs regularly. Thirty years of research have vindicated the egg and properly restored it to its proper position as a nutrition powerhouse. Eggs are inexpensive, contain high biological protein, are an eggcellent source of 13 essential vitamins and minerals, and adapt to any meal. The best part, most guys know how to cook eggs.
10. Stop the Weight Creep
Beat it before it becomes permanently attached to your love handles. The National Institutes of Health tracked 195 men and women and found that annually we gain about one pound over the holidays and never lose the added weight. If you lose a few pounds during the warm and active season, you can counteract holiday weight gain and increase your chance of staying thin into old age, according to the researchers. The WebMD Weight Loss Clinic can lead the way! We have the formula that really works to shed those unwanted pounds.
Put it all together, and you've got 10 simple habits that can help you last all day and through the night. Just do it!
Published June 6, 2003
SOURCES: National Cancer Institute. Department of Health and Human Services. World Health Organization. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, January 2003. National Dairy Council.
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