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Expert Q&A
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| By Catherine Cram, M.S. Postpartum Fitness Expert Exercise Physiologist | ||
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Can I lose weight if I simply replace foods in my diet with their fat-free and sugar-free counterparts?
Contrary to what most people think, non-fat, sugar-free cookies, candy and other treats aren't always helpful when trying to lose weight.
Some studies have found that people just eat more of these empty-nutrient, low-calorie treats than they would have if they'd just had a regular cookie or treat. Eat these foods sparingly, and instead, create your diet from fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nutrient-rich dairy products, soy, fish and/or lean meats.
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