2/20/2007
How would you like to cut 17 thousand calories in one month, by doing just one simple thing. It’s possible by cutting your liquid calories – the calories you drink. Take for instance, that mocha you drink every morning, a couple of sodas or sweet tea in the afternoon and a glass of wine in the evening. That’s over 600 calories a day, 4200 a week and 17,000 a month. And calories saved translate into potential pounds lost. In this case, that’s 5 pounds a month.
If you want to lose weight in time for summer, forget about diets. Instead, try these nutritionally rich, low-calories foods each day to help you slim down. Two words - tomatoes and peppers. Colorful fruits and vegetables of the vine get their wide range of vivid colors from health-protecting substances such as lycopene, vitamin C and vitamin A. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries -- these delicious colorful berries contain a powerhouse of antioxidants that help prevent cellular damage. They are also an excellent source of fiber and very low in calories. And don't forget to drink plenty of water!
For more health tips, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
