Thursday, May 24, 2012

The Right Food Choices for Health - Part 2


Okay, here we are with your “Grade B” and “Grade C” foods.  Your Grade B foods are slightly processed but are generally considered as natural.  However, your Grade C foods; neither poor, but they are not good either, such as breakfast cereals produced from whole grain oats that are sweetened with white sugar fall into this classification.  These Grade C Foods are commonly moderate in fat, processed or cured with flavor enhancers, sodium additives and/or preservatives.  They are not recommended food choices if you are trying to lose weight or body fat.

Grade B Foods



Carbohydrates

Breads (100% Whole Grain or Whole Wheat, Rye)
Proteins

Non-Fat Cheese and Cream Cheese
Cereals (unsweetened)
Low Fat Chicken Breast
Cream of Rice
1% Low Fat Cottage Cheese
Red Potatoes
Flank Steak
Pasta
Extra Lean Sirloin
White Rice
Low Fat Sour Cream
Low Fat Turkey Breast

Fats

Canola Oil
Olive Oil
Peanut Butter
Nuts and Seeds

Grade C Foods

Carbohydrates


Bagels
Unsweetened Breakfast Cereal
Unsweetened Fruit Juice
Low Fat Yogurt
Sweetened/Flavor Oatmeal
Regular Pasta
Raisin Brand
Enriched Wheat Bread



Proteins

Chicken Thighs
2% Low Fat Cottage Cheese
2% Low Fat Cheese
2% Low Fat Sour Cream
Turkey Dark Meat
Low Fat Ham
Low Fat Sausage


Believe it or not, it gets worst. Next, we’ll cover “Grade D” and “Grade F” foods.  These are foods that everyone should stay away from if you are seriously trying to lose weight or body fat….permanently!


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