You don't need to 'diet' to lose weight!

You really don't have to 'diet' in order to lose weight and improve your health. You just need to eat healthy foods that keep you feeling good and increase your energy levels. You will lose weight eventually!

So what should you eat - and not eat - in order to look and feel your best? Just 'go natural': cut out all or most of the processed foods in your diet and focus on plant-based whole foods. According to fitness and nutrition author Shereen Jegtvig:

The closer a food is to its natural state, the better it is for you. Fresh fruits and berries are great and will satisfy a craving for sweets. Whole vegetables have lots of vitamins and minerals, so choose more green, orange and yellow vegetables. Steam them to retain the most nutritional value and be careful with sauces, they may be high in calories and fats that aren't good for you.

Any pasta or baked goods should be made from whole grains. Avoid white breads and noodles because they are made from flour that has had much of the nutritional content removed and the high starch content will affect your blood sugar as quickly as regular sugar. Avoid sugary snacks and pastries as well. An apple is good for you, an apple pie really isn't.

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