Dieting? Say No More!

The not-so-secret, secret to weight loss and control, is not an eating plan with a sexy name and lots of hype but a healthy low fat diet that, emphasizes fruits, grains and vegetables. If you make it part of your lifestyles you won't have to worry about gaining pounds back. Fad diets, come and go.

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When it comes to planning and eating meals remember these 10 tips, to help keep the pound off.

#1 Fill up with Fiber: Not only is fiber good for you but it fills you up more quickly and with fewer calories which prevents you form eating more. A study at the Brooke army medical center at fort Sam Houston Texas found, that, pectin a soluble fiber found in the skins of fruit and vegetable made people feel full longer. To get more fiber, "base your meals on fruit, vegetables, legumes and whole grains, such as whole wheat bread, brown rice and whole grain breakfast cereals" says Melanie Polk R.D. director of nutrients education at the American institute for cancer research in Washington D.C.

#2 Get Low Fat and Lean: Each gram of fat contains more calories than gram of protein or carbohydrates. Eating a high fiber diet, full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains naturally helps you can cut down on fat. Also limit your use of oils and butter and switch to dairy products like, fat-free milk, low-fat cheese and low-fat yogurt. If you eat meat, choose moderate portions of skinless chicken and turkey and lean cuts of reds meat, such as top round, bottom round and top sirloin.