Restrict water intake only under medical supervision. By eating one-half grapefruit before each meal, dieters may eat whatever is desired and as much as they want. Microwave popcorn is an excellent low-cal snack. Microwave popcorn usually contains twice as many calories as conventional popcorn, a hefty dose of salt, and more fat per ounce than most cookies. Fat should be avoided in reducing diets.
Some fat is needed for good health.
Fat also provides flavor, variety, and satiety to the diet. Glands are responsible for many overweight problems. Only a very small proportion of people have gland trouble such as inactive thyroids or pituitaries. In these cases, physicians prescribe needed medication. Information obtained from Tufts University Diet and Nutrition Newsletter, Sept 1990.