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Calories Count

• Calories always makes a huge difference in shedding few pounds, as you all know that calories are nothing but the amount of energy our food provides. 
• As most of them are at sedentary lifestyle it is essential to count on calories. 
• For hard workers it is essential to consume calorie rich foods as they require more energy.
• The very best thing you can do for your health is to balance the calories you eat with the calories you burn.

About Fat

• Now this has become a fancy word, as most of the teenagers consider fat as an enemy but the truth is that we require a few amount of fat in our daily diet as it provides fuel to your living.
• While fats like trans fats found on commercials (baked foods, crackers, margarine, burgers) and saturated fats( butter, meat, full fat cheese) can risk to heart diseases.
• The best way is to consume healthy fats like mono saturated, omega 3 fats( nuts, seeds, avocados, liquid oils and fish) these can reduce your risk to heart diseases.

Craving for Carbs

• Like most of them i love carbs too, but the fact is taking them in a right portion.
• Try eating carbs that are rich in fibre ( whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, whole cereals, brown rice, oats)
• Fibres plays a major role in weight loss , reducing blood sugar and feeling full.

Sugars

• It is generally said that girls crave for more sugars than guys. On an average,Americans consume about 20 teaspoons of sugar per day.
• For your health and for your waistline it is always essential to cut down those sugars.
• Nowadays most of the grocery items are packed with sugars.
• Try to avoid canned foods as they have more sugar and sodium as preservative.
• Its always best to consume raw sugar than artificial sweeteners as they aren't healthy.

Lean Protein

• Most of the family consume protein rich diet for dinner, but its essential to incorporate protein in all your diets especially breakfast.
• Get lean protein, cut down the fats that are found on meats.
• Check on the meat produce and look for lean protein.
• Fish is always an healthier option for protein.