- Use a dash of cinnamon to give fruits such as bananas and melons a richer dessert feel without the sugar.
- Give your protein extra low-calorie flavor by adding a salsa or chutney instead of a gooey cream sauce.
- Distracted dining will get you in trouble. Avoid eating in front of a television or in a movie theater, as you're bound to consume more calories.
- Pass on pop. You'll be amazed by how much weight you drop by simply switching to water.
- Beware of "fat-free" or "zero trans fats" foods as you could be trading fats for huge amounts of sugar or sodium.
- Try drinking skim milk at breakfast instead of juice. Overweight people who drank skim milk for breakfast ate fewer calories
- Sugarless chewing gum can suppress your appetite in a pinch.
- Snack attack! Puree peaches, berries or pears for a sweet spread to go on pita chips.
- If you're having trouble getting started, make a small move such as starting an eating log or buying walking shoes. You're three times more likely to follow through if you start with small gestures such as these.
- Always have vegetables on hand. Saute a big bag of frozen mixed vegetables in olive oil and garlic. Add some red pepper or turmeric for additional flavor and separate into portion-sized containers for the fridge.
- Edamame (soy beans) are a great low-cost snack. Look for them in the frozen foods section.
- Soups can be both filling and comforting. Try making a garden or bean soup with low-salt broth and store in portion-sized cups for later.
- Save time and money during the week by buying lean protein such as chicken breasts in bulk and cooking a week's worth on Sunday night.
- Save the kitchen and the dining room table for cooking and eating. Try not to use it as a place to do work or other activities, or you may be tempted to eat more.
- If food was your only source of pleasure, make sure to reconnect with other things you enjoy -- music, sports, volunteer work or movies, for example.
الخميس، 5 ديسمبر 2013
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