Processed foods are usually high in added sugars, artificial sweeteners, unhealthy fats, and empty calories. In addition, they are engineered by food manufacturers to make you want to eat more. They are much more likely to cause cravings (and overeating) than whole and minimally processed foods.
To manage your weight, limit refined grains such as white bread, white pasta, white rice, breakfast cereal, crackers and chips, doughnuts, cookies, cakes, and pastries.
Eat whole grains most of the time to as part of a balanced diet to help lower your risk of chronic disease and support a healthy weight.
Check out my favorite Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffle recipe using whole wheat flour. I look forward to making these waffles every weekend. Topped with fresh fruit, toasted pecans, and just a bit of butter, these make a healthy (really) delicious breakfast. Naturally sweet and good source of fiber, this whole wheat waffle recipe will keep you feeling satisfied for hours.
Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz, MS, RD
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Have you gotten away from healthy eating during the pandemic? I can help you find simple ways to get back on track so you can feel better, have more energy, and lose some weight.
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