Best Diet Schedules for Weight Loss
The latest word on eating to protect your ticker isn't about clearing your fridge of all fat—it's about focusing on the right type. "Choosing foods with omega-3 fatty acids and mono- and polyunsaturated fats (like salmon, avocado and peanut butter) can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol—even more than limiting the cholesterol you eat," says Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD, a professor of nutrition at Penn State University. Which is why this eating plan is packed with these good-for-you foods. Step 1 The first step is to ascertain the present calorie intake proportion. (Typically, people tend to have a greater percentage of fat in their diets than the ,typical proportion.) Assuming that a person was originally consuming 2,500 calories at the start of the programme, then the Expected Ideal Proportion of calorie intake is: Carbohydrates 60% of 2,500 = 1,500 calories Fats 20% of 2,500 = 500 calories Proteins 20% of 2,500 = 500 calories Step 2 Calorie Reduction: A ...