- Eat small portions of lean meat, fish or poultry and remove visible fat.
- Plan your meals from vegetables, fruits, and cereals, e.g., rice, pasta, bread, and cereals. Choose whole grain foods, e.g., whole wheat bread, brown rice, and cereals. Eat also some portions of green and yellow vegetables, fruit, and vegetables every day.
- Choose milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese with low-fat (1% or 2% butter fat or skimmed products).
- Reduce the amount of fats like butter, oil, and margarine. Prepare your foods using as little fat as possible.
- Limit salt, alcohol, and caffeine. Prepared foods contain large amounts of salt. Consuming more than two alcoholic drinks a day raises blood pressure, which is a serious risk of heart disease and stroke. Your alcohol consumption should be limited to a maximum of two drinks per day, and coffee to four cups. Women trying to become pregnant or are lactating should avoid drinking alcohol. Consume moderate amounts of beverages containing caffeine, including coffee, tea, and colas.
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A juicy burger is not diet food. Use ground beef that is at least 20% fat. Moisten. Add a tablespoon (15ml) of ice-cold water or
