How to Diet Properly (with Pictures)

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To diet properly, limit the number of calories you take in, but always eat at least 1200 calories a day to ensure your body gets the nutrients it needs. To avoid feeling hungry all day, fill up on foods that are high in fiber, like whole wheat and leafy green vegetables, as well as lean proteins, like fish and chicken. Avoid eating sweets or junk food that’s full of empty calories, and try to eat as many different colors of food as possible, since this is a great way to make sure you are getting a variety of nutrients and vitamins. Read on for advice from our dietary reviewer on how to include exercise with your healthy diet!
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Master’s Degree, Nutrition, University of Tennessee Knoxville
This article was co-authored by Claudia Carberry, RD, MS. Claudia Carberry is a Registered Dietitian specializing in kidney transplants and counseling patients for weight loss at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Claudia received her MS in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2010.
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Updated: November 25, 2019
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