At Jenny Craig, you're learning about portion control, balance and variety in food choices.
Vegetables and Fruit
Eat across the rainbow for health benefits - enjoy a variety of colors of fruits and vegetables to get a variety of nutrients. Non-starchy vegetables, which are low-calorie, are"free" (see Jenny's Free Foods List) - eat all you like!
High fat meats should be consumed in moderation because they are high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Fish, such as tuna, salmon and mackerel, can be a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which may protect against heart disease, arthritis and Alzheimer's disease.
Milk and yogurt are good sources of calcium, which helps protect your bones and prevent osteoporosis — just make sure to buy low-fat or fat-free options! You can use an Anytime Bar to replace one of your milk servings.
To boost your fiber and satisfy your appetite, look for grain products that list whole/sprouted/malted wheat or another whole grain as the first ingredient and contain at least two grams of fiber per serving. High-fiber foods can help you feel full and prevent heart disease, certain cancers and digestive disorders.
For weight loss, it is a good idea to moderate intake of all types of fat, because a gram of fat contains more than twice the calories of a gram of protein or carbohydrate.To reduce your risk for heart disease, choose mostly unsaturated fats over saturated fats and limit intake of trans fats and cholesterol.