Fruits and vegetables are the best sources of vitamin C and are also rich in vitamin A. Most of these foods are fat free and contain a variety of other health enhancing nutrients. Lean meats and skinless poultry are also low in fat and are good sources of iron and other beneficial nutrients. These meats are often more nutritious than their processed-meat counterparts, such as cold cuts. In Canada, the FDA does not require labelling to include the percent of fat a food contains. So, for instance, if you purchase a food item that claims to have only 2 grams of fat per serving, it is important to look at the total amount of calories the serving contains to determine if the food indeed has a reasonable percentage of fat.
Exercise is an important influence on body image.
Learning to move your body and enjoy yourself while doing so can be a great beginning to becoming positive about your body. Start by completely stopping your exercise regime to see how much exercise has become part of the problem. It may help relieve depression. Exercise can provide a sense of accomplishment. Exercise for fun and to feel good.