What foods should I cut out to reduce calories?

When going on a diet you might be tempted to cut out all carbs or all fats to limit your calorie intake. Instead, cut out all bad fats and bad carbs. Start by avoiding saturated fats - those from animal products. Eat low fat meats such as chicken, turkey, fish and lean cuts of beef. Try low fat or fat free cheeses and milk. Also avoid baked goods, vegetable shortenings and margarine as these contain trans fat. Next, get rid of simple sugars - those found in candy, sodas and a lot of junk food. Cutting all these foods will drastically reduce your calories allowing you to lose weight and become healthier. For more ideas on cutting calories, visit the Advanced Guide to Dieting. You can also check out what foods other people ditched to lose weight and share your own tips at the diet forums.

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