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Eating for Weight Loss continued...
In a similar vein, a no-fat diet
cripples the body in its attempts to cushion joints, insulate
nerves, and pad organs. A government review of diet research
released in 2001 found that moderate-fat programs are the healthiest
for dieters and a proven way to keep pounds off. Of course, not
all fats are the same and healthy eaters try to eliminate saturated
fats like those found in many commercially-prepared foods. Good
sources of fat include avocados, olives, nuts, and seeds and
their oils, and fish. Red meat should be well-trimmed to reduce
the fat concentration, and leaner meats such as poultry or fish
should be substituted more often.
Adherents of food combining believe
that the complete digestion experienced by eating proteins and
carbohydrates separately encourages clean and efficient excretion
of excess calories. According to the theory, allowing the body's
natural enzymes to function properly breaks down the acids and
bases of foods more completely, allowing fuller assimilation
of nutrients as the food travels through the intestines. Not
only is this believed to be healthier, but it also enables the
intestines to separate out excess matter more easily and move
it on through, as they say. Since excess matter is stored as
fat, dieters hoping for weight loss may see a benefit by practicing
food combining at times. Even eating only one meal a week of
either starch and vegetables or protein and vegetables may make
a difference in how you look and feel.
Since a healthy body seeks its
own equilibrium of weight, the most beneficial diet you can feed
your body is the one that supplies all of the elements essential
for cellular functions. These elements are easy to find in whole,
unprocessed foods: grains, produce, nuts and seeds, and lean
meats. Stick to whole foods and balanced meals, try to get some
exercise, and your weight will fall into place the way you really
want it to: slowly, gradually, safely, and permanently.
Here's a great, balanced meal
of whole foods in an easy to prepare one-pot meal.
Divinely Rosemary Chicken with Quinoa
Serves 2
Ingredients:
3/4 cup quinoa
1 cup water or broth
1/4 onion, 1" slices, separated
2 pieces chicken, boned or de-boned, fresh or frozen solid
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 small yellow summer squash, sliced
1 cup broccoli, cut into florets
3-4 mushrooms, sliced thickly
2 sprigs rosemary
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