Go for balance

February 24, 2006 by Renee @ 09:38 AM

Low calorie foods don't always work, try to eat healthy, balanced meals instead.

Start your day with a whole grain cereal or oatmeal topped with low-fat milk and fresh fruit. The fiber in the cereal will help keep you full longer. Then for lunch have a sandwich made of turkey or lean meat on whole-grain bread. Add mashed avocados as a spread instead of mayo. Avocados are a healthy monounsaturated fat and packs some powerful phytochemicals. Top it off with a few slices of tomato and some fresh romaine lettuce. Finally, for dinner, start with a hearty vegetable soup and have some protein and green vegetables or a salad.

During the day munch on fruit and yogurt. It keeps you from getting too hungry and helps boost energy. If you are pressed for a full exercise session, try to do a brief 10-minute walk that day.