This essay is entitled "one of life's necesities". it is an essay about dieting; the many forms of diets and other information regarding diets.

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One of life's Necessities

What is considered a good diet? Well, according to Newsweek, "eat right and get plenty of exercise" I believe that dieting alone wont be enough to keep you healthy, you have to also exercise. Dr. Walter Willett of Healthy Eating Pyramid used the best evidence to create a true pyramid. This is designed for a life long weight loss, not short-termed. First, you need to be able to get rid of junk food. People should eat vegetables. In addition, Swimming is the best way you can get rid of the calories. It is said that a diet built around high levels of complex carbohydrates protein intake is the best approach for an active athlete. The function of a protein is the growth, maintenance and repair of body tissue rather than as an energy source. By using it for energy it is inefficient, expensive and will later cause liver and kidney problems.

Start the day by eating breakfast. Drink 100% fruit juice with breakfast. Spruce the breakfast with a banana or a handful of berries with the cereal, yogurt, waffles, or pancakes. In addition, take a piece of fruit to munch on during the comute. Use "lite" or low fat dairy products. If you are the type of person that eats at dinner and there is always room for sweets, then you can cut down on the portion size and substitute low fat goods/cookies instead of the regular kinds. IN addition, choose fruit for dessert, it tastes great, is filling, and provides energy. Also, just because they are low-fat , it doesn't mean you can eat as much as you want to. You have to eat everything in moderation.

The Birmingham hospital is where you cut back on calories. No soda or junk types of food. This...