The Food Lover’s Diet
WANT TO DROP POUNDS? Eat more foods instead of eliminating them. Researchers at New York University found that people who consume a greater variety of healthy foods have less body fat than those who follow limited-eating plans. It makes sense: We get bored eating the same things over and over, which may make us more likely to go off track and pig out, study author Maya Vadiveloo says. To stay satisfied as you slim down, choose a variety of fruits and vegetables (avocados, peppers, beets, bok choy, apricots, figs, and strawberries are in season right now), switch up your protein (think fish, eggs, low-fat yogurt, beans, and tofu), and try new and different whole grains (farro, bulgur, barley, and buckwheat are a few tasty ones). Once…
