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Tara's Friday Bite – Avoid Winter Weight Gain

Fox 5 News in San Diego invited me on this week to talk about how to avoid the dreaded winter weight gain. Often the sweaters go on and so do the pounds during the cooler months. So I decided to put an ‘Eat This, Not That’ twist on it my segment. Check out my tips below and then watch the video to learn what foods will keep you trim and what foods should go!

1. Plan Ahead – Websites and iPhone apps have made it easy to get immediate nutritional information before you head out to eat or go to the grocery store.
2. Watch Out for Not-So-Healthy “Health Food” – Just because something has a healthy ring to it or a product has healthy buzz words plastered all over it, does not mean it’s good for you.
3. Don’t Drink your Calories – Even something as healthy as tea can be a source of unwanted sugars and calories.
4. Steer Clear of the Sodium – In the short term, extra sodium can cause puffiness and bloating.  Long term it can lead to high blood pressure and heart attacks.
5. Choose Food Without Labels – Ultimately food without labels and packaging (i.e., fruits, vegetables and lean protein) are the best for you.