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Eating May Be Addictive - continued from Page 1

Rather than thinking of food as food, think of food as necessary energy. Ask yourself the following:

- Will this food provide my body with quick energy or long-term energy? Sugar loaded foods tend to provide a burst of quick energy whereas foods rich in protein keep blood sugar levels steady for long intervals. Also beware of fat overloads and tummy overloads so that your chew-chew doesn't derail.

- How pure is this energy (food)? The closer the energy is to Mother Nature, the purer the energy. Example:

Good - Steamed broccoli covered with melted cheese.

Better - Steamed broccoli with 1/2 pat of margarine.

Best - Steamed broccoli.

• Always think of ways to improve the quality of your daily diet. Improvements may come in the following forms:
- cooking methods
- healthy recipes
- substituting full-blown dairy foods for skim-based
- opting out of high calories/empty-calorie beverages throughout the day
- pairing your healthy daily diet with exercise/fun activities

• Maintaining  a food journal is a great way to track your daily diet and may help to get your chew-chew back on track. Also keep in mind:

- Chew-Chews generally operate on a schedule and are rarely too early or too late;

- There is generally a baggage limit on chew-chews;

- Speeding is not allowed and may cause derailment;

- Chew-Chews require proper energy to perform efficiently;

- Chew-Chews have an emergency stop option for those instances when the path may become unexpectedly blocked;

- You are the conductor of your chew-chew and must safeguard your caboose.

• Stay tuned to Diet Bites for more original topics related to weight and your good health.

We hope these suggestions help keep your chew-chew on track. All aboard the Diet Bites train!

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