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Reducing added sugars and calories so you can get fit
MEDICAL NEWS TODAY.COM, July 11 2005 -- McNeil Nutritionals,
LLC has enlisted celebrity fitness expert Jillian Michaels to offer
advice on ways to reduce added sugars and calories to help everyone
get fit for summer.
Health and fitness experts have long agreed that calorie
control is crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A good exercise
plan, in conjunction with reducing calories, such as from added sugars,
can produce long-term results. One small step towards reducing added
sugar intake is to use low or no calorie sweeteners in place of sugar.
Celebrity trainer and fitness expert Jillian Michaels often recommends
the use of sugar substitutes to sweeten beverages or baked goods as
a way to cut calories and carbohydrates.
"I have developed numerous delicious recipes using
SPLENDA® Brand products to help my clients lose weight and live healthier
lives," said Jillian Michaels, of Hollywood favorite SkySport&Spa,
who has helped celebrities such as Amanda Peet, Tara Reid, Vanessa Marcil
and Mark Ruffalo. "With its capacity to reduce calories, and the
incredible range of applications - from muffins to mousses and everything
in between - SPLENDA® is the only sweetener that I recommend to my clients."
There are numerous small steps one can take towards maintaining
a healthier lifestyle without making a huge change in habits or diet.
Health and fitness experts recommend the following easy-to-follow methods
for living a healthier lifestyle:
* Put calories per serving of anything into perspective:
Know what is a reasonable daily calorie intake for your body (for adults,
usually 1,500-2,500 calories per day, depending on your height and weight)
* Read labels at the grocery store to know the calorie
content you buy
* Reduce your portion sizes of foods and beverages. Sweet
beverages, main meals and even side dishes can also be big contributors
to excess calorie intake - so take smaller portions to achieve that
calorie in - calorie out balance.
* Get more physical activity - any kind, every day
* Use no or low calorie sweeteners, such as SPLENDA® No
Calorie Sweetener, when sweetening foods or beverages or when cooking
and baking from scratch
* Beware of the calories and added sugars in sodas, juice
drinks, sauces, salad dressings and marinades
* Choose diet or reduced calorie/low-sugar versions of
your favorite foods, such as sodas, ice creams and other sweet foods
* Minimize your intake of high-fat, high-calorie foods
"As an actress, I have to watch what I eat,"
said Jennie Garth, star of the WB's popular show "What I Like About
You." "By using SPLENDA® in place of sugar, I can cut down
on calories without having to give up my favorite sweet treats."
SPLENDA® Brand products can be used to sweeten anything
from beverages to baked goods because they are heat stable and are able
to retain sweetness in cooking or baking. Whether sprinkled on cereal,
stirred into coffee, or baked into a favorite cookie or cake, America's
number one sweetener can help everyone to reduce the added sugars and
calories in their diet.
For more information about incorporating SPLENDA® Brand
products into your diet and to view SPLENDA® recipes, visit http://www.SPLENDA.com.
(source : www.medicalnewstoday.com)
