FIVE FOODS BEARS SHOULD AVOID

Are all foods Bear-friendly? The goal of the Bear Diet is to maintain balance – and this means you can eat a little bit of everything. Bears need protein, fats, and carbohydrates. But you Don’t NEED THESE!

1. Fried fish and chicken: Bears need to consume a balanced source of protein, but not high fat, fried sources. Just because you can eat “everything” doesn’t technically mean “everything.” Choose fresh fish and chicken, preferably organic if available.

2. Iceberg lettuce: Why even consider this a food? It’s just a carrier for salad dressing. Choose nutrient dense romaine, arugula, or spinach.

3. White bread: Wonder? Never! Whole grain, high fiber is the way to go. Helps keep you regular and prevent colon problems later in life too!

4. Desserts: Although Bears are allowed a small serving of simple carbs each day, this does not give them jurisdiction to consume them every day ad lib. Limit desserts as much as you can – especially if you are trying to lose weight.

5. White pasta: Bears cannot turn into pasta-eating machines! Who wouldn’t want to – pasta tastes great! But Bears require complex carbs – so this means whole grain pastas. Watch your portions too! It’s easy to overeat when it comes to the delectable Italian dishes such as pasta!