Diet tips.
- Grill vegetable kabobs as part of a barbecue meal. Try tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions.
- Make sure to eat 5-8 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday.
- Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick up pre-washed bags of salad greens and add baby carrots or grape tomatoes for a salad in minutes.
- Choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars.
- Choose vegetable oils (except coconut and palm kernel oils) and soft margarines (liquid, tub, or spray) more often.
- Eat your favorite foods only in moderation. For example, if you like pizza, try eating it only once every 2 weeks.
- Use a smaller plate when eating in or out, and only eat what's on that plate. Avoid going for seconds or thirds
- Take your time when you eat and enjoy every bite of food. Chew your food carefully and mindfully.
- When eating out, choose a "small" or "medium" portion. This includes main dishes, side dishes, and beverages.
- Add hot spices to your food, as they can stimulate your metabolism and help you burn more calories.
- Resist the temptation of eating at fast food restaurants. But if you have to, resist the temptation of supersizing your meals.
- If you have to eat dessert when eating out, just order one and share with another person.
- Don't stand near the food at parties. You will be tempted to eat more than you need to.
- At dinner, add crushed pineapple to coleslaw, or include mandarin oranges or grapes in a tossed salad
- Eating food that has more monounsaturated fat instead of saturated fat may help lower cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk.
- Don't eat too much pasta, bread, or rice. Eat more vegetables instead.
- Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain cancers, such stomach and colon cancer.
- Boneless skinless chicken and breasts and turkey cutlets are the leanest poultry choices.
- Skip the fast food. Fast food can be very high in trans fatty acids, sodium and calories.
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