Diet Tip for the New Year

Here's a tip for those of you beginning a diet for the new year, or trying to get back on a diet you were using before the holidays:



If it comes in a box, a bag, or a can, chances are good that you shouldn't eat it. There are exceptions (cottage cheese, eggs, low-fat cheeses, etc), but this is a safe and simple rule.



Here are the basics for a healthy diet:



plenty of lean meats (chicken, fish, turkey, lean beef)

eggs (buy organic)

organic vegetables, especially cruciferous (broccoli, cauliflower, and so on)

organic berries

nuts and nut butters (walnuts, almonds, cashews)

raw oats

fruit

fish oil capsules

flax oil and olive oil

low-fat cheese

low-fat cottage cheese



Build your diet around these basic items, keeping portion size under control, and you'll be healthy and you'll lose weight. This isn't a weight-loss diet, it's a lifestyle change, and it includes regular exercise.