| The top twelve worst junk foods that you should | | | | let's talk about what you should eat. This |
| NEVER eat: "The Dirty Dozen" | | | | recommended food list, called "the terrific twelve," |
| Probably the best way to start learning how to | | | | might be the most valuable resource in this entire |
| pick the right foods and make fat burning meals is | | | | program. Although the possible variety in your |
| to tell you what NOT to eat. If you know what | | | | food choices is nearly infinite, these are the staple |
| not to eat, then through a process of elimination, | | | | foods that will make up the foundation of your |
| you'll be much more likely to choose the right | | | | program. Variety is important, but these are the |
| things. Make sense? | | | | foods you can't go wrong with and the ones you'll |
| The 12 worst fat-storing foods you should never | | | | keep coming back to time after time. |
| eat | | | | The 12 best foods you should eat all the time |
| 1. Ice cream 2. Fried foods 3. Doughnuts and | | | | 1. Oatmeal (or other whole grain cooked cereals |
| pastries 4. Candy, chocolate & sweets 5. | | | | such as barley, wheat, rye, etc) 2. Yams (or |
| Soda 6. Fruit "drinks" and other sugar-sweetened | | | | sweet potatoes) 3. Potatoes (white or red) 4. |
| beverages 7. Potato chips 8. Bacon, sausage 9. | | | | Brown Rice 5. Whole wheat bread and 100% |
| White Bread 10. Hot dogs, fast food burgers 11. | | | | whole grain products 6. Vegetables 7. Fresh |
| Cookies Sugary breakfast cereals | | | | Fruit 8. Low fat & non fat dairy products |
| The top twelve best foods you should eat | | | | (yogurt, cheese, milk, etc) 9. Chicken or turkey |
| regularly: "The Terrific Twelve" | | | | breast 10. Egg whites (or "egg beaters") 11. Lean |
| OK, now that you know what you shouldn't eat, | | | | red meat (top round, extra lean sirloin) 12. |