Dr. Arthur Acatston, author of the South Beach Diet and South Beach Diet Super Charged

Has come up with 4 tips for weight loss and healthy eating. These can be incorporated into your lifestyle for increased health benefits and disease prevention.

1. Don’t skip meals, especially breakfast. Having a regular meal schedule will allow you to stabilize your blood sugar and decrease cravings, maintaining a healthy weight.

2. Get plenty of fiber by eating good carbohydrates. These include whole grains, fruits and vegetables. By eating healthy carbs, you will prevent blood disease and diabetes.

3. Include good fats in your healthy eating. Good fats include olive oil, canola oil and omega 3s found in foods like deep water fish, walnuts and dark leafy greens. By including these fats in your healthy lifestyle, you will promote the well-being of your heart, brain and general health.

4. Exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight. You will feel better, increase disease prevention and live longer.

Watch Dr. Acatston talk about his 4 tips for weight loss and healthy eating in this video.