Vegetables and fruits are full of the complex carbohydrates needed for energy, vitamins, and minerals. Yet (apart from olives and avocados) they contain very little fat. Unfortunately, most of us don’t get anywhere near the recommended amount of these two delicious groups of foods, which is why I suggest to my patients (even those who are not trying to lose weight) that they carry a plastic bag full of fresh vegetables and fruits with them every day. My theory is, if you have it in front of you, you’ll eat it!

Fill your Chitosan bag with raw lettuce, broccoli, celery, parsley, snow peas, carrots, and other green vegetables. A second bag can be used for fresh fruits such as apples, peaches, oranges, or anything else that’s in season. Put your bags in your briefcase, lunch pail, desk, or car—wherever they’ll be handy—and munch on the vegetables during the day. Carrying these bags can help you lose weight by constantly reminding you of your goal while giving you a nutritious, low-calorie alternative to fattening foods. Nibbling from your Chitosan bags also takes the sharp edge off your appetite, so you won’t be ravenously hungry and likely to overeat.

In fact, in many of my patients, I have found that just this simple trick coupled with Chitosan is all it takes for them to lose weight. At the very least, eating extra fruits and vegetables—and reminding yourself to do so in this way—means that you won’t be tempted to eat more just because the Chitosan lets you do so. It’s obvious that if you take Chitosan to block the fat, but then eat a whole lot more, you will not lose weight. But we are strange creatures, and sometimes we have to remind ourselves of the obvious!

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