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As over-hyped, short-term fad diet plans
come and go, two reviews of research published in 2004 found
convincing evidence that diets high in plant-based
foods--featuring mostly vegetables, fruits, whole grains and
beans--help protect against weight gain.
Hundreds of studies have suggested that a
mostly plant-based diet is linked to long-term health,
protecting against cancer, heart disease, stroke and type 2
diabetes. Now the same can be said of weight loss. “Most
people will see significant weight loss when they maintain a
healthy ratio between plant foods and fatty foods, reduce
the size of the portions they eat and increase physical
activity. If this doesn’t work see a physician or dietitian
for a …personalized plan,” advises Dr. Butrum of the
American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR).
A good place to start is the 5-A-Day goal
of eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day
(most American’s get closer to two). Add a piece of fruit
per day as a snack and think of how to get 2 servings of
vegetables on the dinner plate. Buy 100% whole grains and
include beans on the weekly menu.
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