Stay away from grocery store aisles to keep weight gain at bay
February 24th, 2010 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANINormal
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Washington, February 24
(ANI): Batting an eyelid and pushing the cart past the aisles at the local
grocery store can help keep you from piling on unwanted pounds, according to
experts.
Gaye Lynn Hicks, with The
Methodist Weight Management Center in Houston, said avoiding fat-promoting
items on the aisles could be a head start on combating the bulge.
Hicks said: “In most
grocery stores, the aisles are filled with canned goods, frozen and boxed
dinners that are loaded with fat and extra unnecessary calories. The perimeter
features fruits, vegetables, lean meats and other healthy fair.”
Hicks recommended an
awareness of food labels and foods with the fewest amount of ingredients could
also be useful in controlling weight.
Hicks pointed out: “The
top 5 ingredients listed make up the food, the rest are preservatives and
additives to give it flavor. Many times this leads to additional fat and
calories. It should be a red flag if you see they are adding a large amount of
sugars and fats. Women only need 200 calories of added sugar per day and men
300 calories.”
Hicks added: “If 90
percent of what is in your shopping cart is from around the perimeter of the
store, you are eating a clean, healthy diet.” (ANI)
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