You don t have to turn your life — or your diet — upside down to start dropping pounds Just a few adjustments can make a big difference
Sometimes a few simple changes can make big improvements in your health. Here are some changes that worked for me when I was trying to drop pounds. These have been recommended by many nutritionists and by my nurse, Debbie Wagner, who counseled me during my weight-loss journey: No: butter or lard. Yes: olive or canola oil, or margarine without trans fats. No: cream-based sauces. Yes: tomato-based sauces. No: refined cereals. Yes: whole-grain cereals. No: white pasta. Yes: whole-wheat pasta. No: smoked, cured, salted or canned meat or fish. Yes: fresh or frozen meat or fish without added salt. No: sugared soda or juice. Yes: water or a mixture of juice and sparkling water. No: French fries or onion rings. Yes: roasted vegetables. No: dips high in saturated fats. Yes: hummus, peanut butter or seasoned low-fat yogurt. No: chocolate-chip cookies. Yes: graham crackers or oatmeal cookies. No: fried foods. Yes: grilled, broiled, steamed, poached or roasted foods. No: skipping breakfast. Yes: oatmeal, whole-grain breads or bran cereals. Breaking habits is hard, but these changes will make a big difference in your health and vitality. Bon appetit! Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
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