What to do
· Try to walk daily if you can and if it’s OK with your doctor.
· Limit food portion sizes.
· Include plant-based foods like vegetables, whole grains, fruits, beans, and peas in
your diet.
· Eat poultry or fish and eat less red meat, and choose only lean red meats (lean beef,
pork, or lamb trimmed of fat).
· Choose low-fat dairy products (skim or 1% milk, light yogurt, reduced fat cheese).
· Cut back on added butter, mayonnaise, sweets, and other extras.
· Choose low-fat and low-calorie cooking methods (such as broiling and steaming).
· Limit high-calorie snacks between meals.
· Include activities that will help relieve your stress.
· Talk to a registered dietitian for more guidance.