Divided into groups of five, they hang their name tags on the baby stalks of corn at the head of each row and disappear into the field to start the dayâs work, visible only as bobbing flecks of orange among the corn tops.
Low Energy Density Foods. I get RealAge Tips emailed to me weekly and every once in awhile they send a gem. This week it was about low energy density foods and how they contribute to weight loss. When you eat more foods that are dense in everything but fat and calories â think juicy melons, pears, cucumbers, broccoli, and berries â it not only helps keep you slim but also revs up the nutritional quality of your diet.
Get full with fiber. Fiber is a non-digestible complex carbohydrate that makes you feel full while consuming few calories. Fiber foods like oatmeal are excellent for diets because not only do they help you decrease your appetite they also provide sustained energy by regulating the release of insulin and blood sugar. 1  It is recommended to eat 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 caloric intake or about 28 grams for a woman and 38 grams for men.