Eat high fiber and starchy foods such as breads, pasta, or potatoes. Other high fiber foods are cooked dried beans and whole grain foods. You should eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables each day. The vegetables may be eaten raw or steamed. Eat cooked vegetables without sauces and with little margarine.
Vegetables are a healthy snack food instead of high fat or high calorie foods.
Do not drink lots of fruit juice because it has many calories. Bake, roast, or broil your food instead of frying. Remove all fat from meats and skin from poultry before cooking. You should not eat more than 4 eggs a week. Use low fat and fat free dairy products, salad dressings, and cheeses.