Simple Changes to Lose Weight You don’t have to turn your life — or your diet — upside down to start dropping pounds. Just a few adjustments can make

Sometimes a few simple changes can make big improvements in your health. Here are some changes that worked,These have been recommended by many nutritionists.

• No: butter . Yes: olive oil, or margarine without trans fats.

• No: cream-based sauces. Yes: tomato-based sauces.

• No: refined cereals. Yes: whole-grain cereals.

• No: white flour. Yes: whole-wheat pasta.

• No: smoked, cured, salted or canned meat or fish. Yes: fresh or frozen meat.
  
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• No: sugared soda or juice. Yes: water or a mixture of juice and sparkling water.

• No: French fries or onion rings. Yes: roasted vegetables.

• No: dips high in saturated fats. Yes: low-fat yogurt.

• No: chocolate-chip cookies. Yes: Bran or oatmeal cookies.

• No: fried foods. Yes: grilled, broiled, steamed, poached or roasted foods.

• No: skipping breakfast. Yes: oatmeal, whole-grain breads or bran cereals.

Breaking habits is hard, but these changes will make a big difference in your health and vitality.