Like carbohydrates, not all fats are the enemy. The body requires a definite amount of certain types of fats to store for protection. These are your unsaturated fats. Fish such as salmon are good sources of some essential fatty acids, which must be obtained from food, since they cannot be made by the body. Vegetarians or vegans can get these nutrients from foods such as chia seeds, flaxseeds, or walnuts.

Saturated and trans fats are the ones to stay away from as much as possible. These have been linked to heart disease and artery clogging, and are usually in high-cholesterol foods such as cream cheese and bacon.

Caution: A healthy diet, using “fundamental principles”, should allow for a maximum average weight loss of 2 lbs. per week

Step 1.

Go to the MyPlate Plan on myplate.gov. It shows you what and how much to eat from the food groups over the course of a day, based on age, sex, and weight. Follow the “Calculate Your MyPlate Plan” buttons and prompts.

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This blog post is on my personal experience with an important topic: high blood pressure - what is called the “silent killer,” because it often has no symptoms. Recommendations on managing it are given at the bottom of the blog post.

Have you had difficulty losing weight consistently? Do you lose several pounds, only to gain them back, because you’re eating junk food during the day, and rich desserts at night? Do you find it hard to keep a healthy lifestyle because you feel like you keep having to return to unhealthy snacks and sweets? If so, you’re not alone. Here are 6 ways you can avoid gaining weight from comfort foods.

Do you feel low on energy, but don’t feel like working out? Would you like to lose weight but don’t want to exercise? Well, there’s a simple solution to your problems: try walking.