Cutting Calories

A common misconception is that a calorie is a calorie, so eat whatever you want, as long as you create a calorie deficit. Yes, any calorie deficit can lead to weight loss. But you want to make every calorie count. You can have 150 calories of white rice or 150 calories of brown rice, but the brown rice is more nutrient rich and has more fiber. Foods with fiber stay in your stomach longer so you will have enough energy to get through the day and you won't be tempted to blow your eating plan with an afternoon snack attack. So, choose your calories wisely!! - Taken from "Oxygen" Magazine dated February 2009