Quote from: "Diet Myths That Keep Us Fat" by Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D.

"Losing a few pounds can make a big difference to your health. Some people think they will never lose enough weight to improve their health. Not true. For example, for every 2 pounds of excess weight you lose, your blood cholesterol drops by an average of 3 points. That's nothing to scoff at. Losing weight can help you r blood pressure, too. In one study, after losing as few as a 9 pounds, people were able to bring their high blood pressure down to normal. Some people even went off medication with their doctor's approval."

Quote from: "Diet Myths That Keep Us Fat" by Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D.

"Perimeter Shopping is Healthy Shopping: Shop "the outside borders of the grocery store. That's where you find the freshest fruits & vegetables , meats, fish, poultry, and low-fat dairy foods. It is in the inner aisles of the store where you'll encounter most processed, canned, and frozen foods. So stick mostly to the outside aisles and you'll find foods with higher nutritional value."

Quote from: "Diet Myths That Keep Us Fat" by Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D.

Quote from: "Diet Myths That Keep Us Fat" by Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D.

"Nothing sabotages a diet like hunger. When we eat less, however, we may feel hungry, and most of us cannot resist hunger for too long. That's why the average weight-loss diet lasts for less then three weeks. But if you're not hungry it is easier to stick with your eating plan."

"Enter olive oil and other healthy unsaturated fats. They contain a fatty acid that helps keep the body satisfied and makes it possible to prolong the time between meals. Consuming a small amount of foods rich in these oils activates an appetite control switch in the brain. Because these oils are so effective in turning off your appetite, you only need a small amount (less than a tablespoon) to keep your appetite under control."

Quote from: "Diet Myths That Keep Us Fat" by Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D.

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Very good book. Lots of useful information.

From Diet Myths That Keep Us Fat - "Hunger Pangs might simply mean you need water, not food. Your body often confuses sensations of thirst with hunger. If you've eaten within the last two hours but still feel hungry, try a glass of water rather than a snack. It just might tame your hunger."