It's not just about calories
While watching calories is one effective way to lose weight, the quality of calories you consume is also of the utmost importance. Selecting lean proteins (lean meats, egg whites, low fat cheese, fish and poultry), low glycemic index carbohydrates (vegetables, most fruits, beans and whole grains) and essential fats is ideal. Avoiding 'white' processed foods, such as white bread, which can cause you to over-secrete the hormone insulin and trigger fat storage, is critical to controlling weight and cravings.
