H1N1 swine flu epidemic: should you change your diet?

November 5, 12:56 PMCelebrity Weight Loss ExaminerJoanne Eglash

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Diet safely during the H1N1 swine flu epidemic by following a well-balanced food plan.
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From the Biggest Loser contestants' continuing weight loss wins to Kim Kardashian's slim-down success, you may find yourself motivated to go on a diet. With the H1N1 swine flu epidemic, though, comes this question: what are the steps to follow for dieting safely?
Here's the answer:
1. Before changing your diet or fitness plan, always check with your doctor or health provider. It's important to get checked out to see if there are any special precautions you should follow.
2. Avoid fad diets and get-skinny-overnight schemes. For example, following one of the so-called "detox" diets that consist of bizarre concoctions such as lemon juice mixed with maple syrup and cayenne pepper (ick!) depletes your body's immune system of the protein and carbs it needs to function properly.
3. Select a food plan that's well-balanced, containing fiber, protein, fat, and carbs, such as:

• Selections from Oprah Winfrey's vegan chef's new cookbook.
  
• Jillian Michael's metabolism mastery book.
  
• Weight Watchers like the Duchess of York
  
• Alicia Silverstone's new Kind diet (click here to read more!)