- Hummus
- Guacamole
- Tahini
- Salsa
- Olive tapenade
- Nut butters
Healthiest Way of Eating Tips for Weight Loss:
Beverages
Most people recognize, to varying extents of course, that what they
eat (or don't eat) impacts their overall health. And, because of this
recognition, many people try to eat more fruits and vegetables as
well as less saturated fat and cholesterol while also cutting out junk
foods.
However, it is important to remember that what you drink (or don't
drink) also impacts your health. If you are careful to eat well, but
drink excessive amounts of soda, fruit beverages, coffee, and/or
alcoholic beverages you may not be as healthy as you could be. That
is because such beverages contain a variety of substances that, when
consumed in excess, are not health-giving. These substances include
refined or artificial sweeteners, artificial flavorings, artificial colorings,
synthetic preservatives, caffeine, and alcohol. In order to keep your
beverage choices at the same peak nourishment level as your food
choices, here are my recommendations:
Water: You can't go wrong with high-quality water. This beverage
is not only at the top of my list, it is in a category all its own. While
your water intake needs will vary from day to day, in its Dietary
Reference Intake (DRI) recommendations, the National Academy
of Sciences recommends about 13 cups of water each day for men
and 9 cups for women. Space your intake throughout the day, make
sure to rehydrate during and after exercise, and steer clear of excess
water drinking during meal times if you find that practice to be
personallyhelpful. For the highest quality water, I recommend
Healthy Weight Loss — Without Dieting