By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger
We are entering the second part of March, so a fresh new batch of weight loss tips are in order, to help you stay motivated and focused on what you are doing! So if you you need more information, look no further.
Knowing the Right Serving Size – Protein
It is very important to know exactly how much you eat, and what the correct amount is for all food groups, in order to have aproper weight management and to prevent you from overeating.
Having visual aids can simplify your work enormously: an example like the one at left lets you know exactly what amount of protein you need to eat. The consumption of meat should be limited to 5.5 ounces of protein per such as lean meats or eggs. Plant based proteins such as nuts, beans or tofu are great sources of protein.
Fish
Fish has a lot of good qualities. Fish is very easy to digest, quick to cook and highly nutritious, because of its high content in quality proteins that includes all essential amino acids as well as vitamins like vitamin A, D, E and B12 as well as minerals like potassium, iodine, phosphorus. The right serving size for fish is about the size of a checkbook.
Eggs
Eggs contain all 8 essential amino acids, and provide all the substances necessary for healthy growth and development of children and teenagers. Besides having high quality proteins, eggs are rich in vitamins like vitamin A, B, D and E, and minerals like calcium. Egg yolks contain close to 300 mg of cholesterol, so healthy persons should consume in moderation
