What should be the diet of overweight persons

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It is doubtless that for any person the diet should be a balanced one. It should contain all essential nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins etc. Choose low calorie diets  containing carbohydrates, essential fats and proteins. Don't choose protein rich diet with very low carbohydrates and fats. Because these three are essential nutrients to be included in the food in prescribed quantities.

Low calorie carbohydrates include fiber-rich fruits like vegetables, fruits as well as cereals like wheat,pulses etc. The are rich in carbohydrates, but contain low calorie. For fats we can select pulses like soya beans, olive oil etc. which contain low cholesterol mono unsaturated fats. Avoid milk and milk products (except butter milk), fried food, red meats, ready made foods, canned foods and fast foods.

Eat when you really feel appetite. Drink a glass of water before the main meals.Use in between fruits or fruit juices if one has no Diabetes. Diabetics may consult a Doctor and use fruits and other low calorie items suitable for them.