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Diet inspiration Monday!!!

When you start searching for a proper dietplan, you’ll encounter an astounding range of myths, rumors, and bad information regarding proper nutrition and the best ways to lose weight.  The worst myth could be the notion that diets really work, says Keri M. Gans, a nutrition consultant in New York City and a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.  “The diet mentality really does not work,” she says. “People go on and then they go off. They look at it as a quick fix. And when they go off, they gain all the weight back because they haven’t really learned anything.”  Gans recommends changing your lifestyle to focus on healthy eating and controlling calorie intake, rather than following the latest fad diet. To help make that change, here’s the truth behind other myths about diets and the food we eat.

DIET MYTHS

*Quick weight loss is important for success- Forget quick-fix fad diets. You may lose pounds fast, but you’ll pick them right back up when you drop the diet. In the meantime, you might have robbed your body of valuable nutrients and put a strain on your body from the rapid weight loss. “Healthy weight loss is one to two pounds a week.

*Skipping meals is good-The idea is, if I skip a meal, I’m eating less,” Gans says. “But what really happens when you skip a meal is you end up eating more later on.” It’s better to have a healthy breakfast along with four or five small meals throughout the day.

*Eating late at night will cause me to be fat-Timing doesn’t affect weight gain or loss. “It’s a matter of how many calories you consume during the day. If you eat late, eat SMART

*Eating salad for lunch will keep me thin-“You need to have lean protein because, without the protein included with the greens, you’re going to be hungry.” If you’re having a salad, toss a little lean meat and cheese in with the lettuce.

*Diets high in protein and low in carbohydrates are healthy- If most of your daily calories are from eggs, cheese, and meat, you’re robbing your body of important vitamins and nutrients. A reduced-calorie plan focusing on eating the right amounts of carbohydrates, protein, and fat works just as well.

For more info log on to EverydayHealth.com

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