Tip:
Highlight text to annotate it
X
How to Follow the Calorie Restriction Diet. Weight loss diets are for shedding pounds
– with calorie restriction, you may live longer, too. You will need Reduced calorie
intake Healthy food Judgment and perseverance. Cutting too many calories can cause problems
including infertility, muscle loss, and depression. Step 1. Keep track of your calorie intake.
According to the calorie restriction diet, you take in 25 percent fewer calories than
are necessary to maintain a healthy weight. Start by following a balanced diet, and then
gradually cut calories. Your weight loss will proceed slowly. Step 2. Avoid eating simple
sugars and flours. These are typically high in calories while providing little nutritional
value. Make sure that every calorie has nutritional value. Step 3. Eat vegetables. Vegetables
-- both leafy and not -- have a high nutrient-to-calorie ratio. Step 4. Limit the amount of saturated
fats you eat to less than seven percent of total daily calories, according to American
Heart Association recommendations. Cut down on animal proteins to reduce your saturated
fat intake. Step 5. Eat food containing monounsaturated fats, such as avocados, nuts, and seeds, and
Omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon and mackerel. Fats in the food you eat should not total
more than 25-35 percent of your total daily calories. While all fats contain nine calories
per gram, monounsaturated fats provide nutrients that help develop and maintain your body’s
cells. Step 6. Visit your doctor for regular checkups and blood tests to make sure you're
avoiding nutrient deficiencies. Did you know A can of regular beer averages 156 calories.