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DIETING SUCCESS TIP NO. 4:  AVOID WHITE FOODS

This is one easy way to remember what not to eat.  If it is made from sugar, flour, potatoes, rice or corn - just say no.  Remembering this rule of thumb will make it easier to recognize those rice cakes as an unhealthy high-carb snack.

Always look for colorful fruits and veggies to substitute for the white ones.  Buy broccoli, lettuce, bell peppers, green beans and peas, brown rice in moderation, leafy greens like kale and spinach, apples, melons, oranges and grapes.

These foods are not only colorful they are also high in fiber, nutrients and important antioxidants.  Eating colorful fruits and vegetables will give your diet variety as well as give you added health benefits.

SUCCESS TIP NO. 5:  EAT YOUR VEGGIES

It is so easy to use a low-carb diet as an excuse for poor nutrition.  Resist this temptation.  If the only vegetable you have eaten in the last 5 years has been the potato, now is a good time to begin experimenting with other vegetables.  This is important for your overall health and to avoid some nasty side effects of not getting enough fiber in your diet.

If you try hard enough, you will find vegetables that you enjoy eating.  Experiment with grilling veggies and cooking with real butter to add flavor.  You can also search for new recipes on the Internet or in cookbooks. 

Remember, if you are only eating 40 grams of carb a day or less, two cups of plain salad greens contain only about 5 grams of carbohydrate.   You have no excuse not to eat your veggies.


SUCCESS TIP NO. 6:  PREPARE YOUR OWN FOOD AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

While more and more restaurants are offering low-carb friendly menu items, many of them are still not ideal low-carb fare.  There are many recipes for quick and easy meals that you can prepare yourself at home. Try to do this as often as possible.

If you cook your own foods, you know exactly what the contents are and you will be able to better control for hidden sugar and otherwise processed foods.

Another benefit is the cost savings over the long run.  Even if you must go to the grocery store more often, you will save a significant amount per meal as opposed to eating at restaurants and fast food establishments.

It will also be easier to maintain your diet with your own favorite fresh food selections on hand.


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Note that the contents here are not presented from a medical practitioner, and that any and all dietary planning should be made under the guidance of your own medical practitioners. This content only presents overviews of low-carb research for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice from a professional physician. .

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