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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Ferndale, – Spring cleaning season is upon us, and this year, why not think beyond your closet and junk drawers? The change in seasons is the perfect time to clear out your cabinets and refrigerator of not-so-nutritious products, and to build a foundation for a healthier lifestyle.
To help you get started, Shane Diet Resorts
“The most effective way to lose weight is eating the right portions of healthy, well-balanced foods, and cleansing your kitchen of unhealthy temptations can be a great first step,” said Diane Henderiks, the official dietitian of Shane Diet Resorts and a leading U.S. nutritionist. “Just by making small changes in your purchasing habits and replacing these items with healthier alternatives can get you on the right path to reaching your weight loss goals.”
The following are Shane Diet Resort’s Top 5 items to toss, that your pantry (and your waistline) can do without:
1. Artificial Colors and Flavors – While you don’t necessarily need to go all organic, the yellow #6 in that yogurt is certainly not adding any nutritional value.
2. Whole Milk – Whole milk is high in saturated fats. Opt for skim or soy milk to get your calcium and Vitamin D, without the unnecessary fat and calories.
3. Sugary Cereals – Toss cereals that are high in sugar content – and be sure to check the sugar content of those that are marketed to kids, which can be the worst culprits. Replace them with cereals that are high in fiber instead, which helps to lower cholesterol and keeps you feeling full.
4. Misleading Margarines – Just because you’ve opted for margarine over butter, doesn’t mean it’s the best choice for heart health. Toss margarines that are made with hydrogenated oils, which are high in trans fatty acids.
5. Too Good to be True Yogurts – “Cherry cheesecake” and “key lime pie” sound delicious? Be careful – not all yogurts are created equal. Many options are made with whole milk and contain lots of added sugar. Toss the artificial flavors, and add a drizzle of honey to a low-fat Greek yogurt for a healthy twist.
“A pantry well-stocked with nutritious options is imperative to avoiding the pitfalls of eating take out or fast food on busy nights during the week,” said Ziporah Janowski, Co-Founder of Shane Diet Resorts. “Having the resources readily available for preparing healthy meals at home, where you can control the ingredients and portion sizes, is an important part of ensuring weight loss success.”
To learn more about building habits for healthy lifestyle and the Shane Diet Resort weight loss program, visit http://www.shanedietresorts.com.
About Shane Diet Resort
Located just 90 minutes from New York City, Shane Diet Resort is a weight loss spa that offers two to eight week total body makeover programs for coed young adults ages 18-25 and adults age 26+. The program offers delicious meals, nutrition education, and customized workouts wrapped in a world-class resort and spa in a mountain paradise. Much more effective than a traditional “boot camp diet resort,” Shane Diet Resort participants have an extremely high success rate when it comes to keeping weight off for the long-term. For more information, visit www.shanedietresorts.com,
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