1. Use fruit purees instead of butter 2. Eat cheese but get rid of the fat 3. Don’t exercise before meals 4. Eating in front of the TV is bad for you 5. Always have a breakfast 6. Fructose is better than glucose 7. Bad fats are not good for you 8. Use skim milk rather than whole 9. Don’t have more than four egg yolks a week 10. Before cooking, trim all the fat from meatSubstitute Fruit Purees Instead of ButterIf when eating mashed potatoes, adding fruit puree instead of butter, will cut down the calories and give your mashed potatoes a different but pleasant flavour.Eat Cheese But Discard The FatCheese is good for you; it’s full of calcium. But it is also full of fat.Get rid of the fat by putting the cheese into the microwave for about 10 seconds, then drain off the fat and grease. (Be careful not to leave it in the microwave too long, unless you want Welsh Rarebit). Or alternatively, you could buy a cheese that has less fat in it.Don’t Exercise Before MealsIf you exercise before meals you are just making yourself hungrier as you are burning the fat. So to satiate your hunger, you will eat more. A better idea is to exercise after eating. Then your body has to work harder to digest the food. WARNING: Don’t exercise immediately after a meal, or you will make yourself sick. Exercise an hour after eating.Eating While Watching The TV Is Bad For YouYou can so easily overeat. The programme you are watching may be so exciting and you are engrossed in it, you won’t be aware of what you are eating.Always Eat A BreakfastBreakfast is the first meal of the day. The word Breakfast = Break Fast. You probably have had nothing to eat since supper the night before. So you are Breaking The Fast.Your body will burn more calories if you eat breakfast.Fructose is Better Than GlucoseDrinking Water With Fructose (Fruit Juices) rather than Glucose, will act as an appetite suppressant. Drinking a glass of orange juice an hour before eating will take the edge off your appetite.Bad Fats Are Not Good For YouBad fats are Trans Fatty Acids. Many margarines are Trans Fat. Butter is not.When cooking use cooking oil instead.Read the labels on the food you buy. If you see the words Hydrogenated Oils run a mile as this means it contains Trans Fatty Acids. As a bonus, running that mile will use up some calories.Use Skim Milk Rather Than WholeDrinking Whole Milk means you are drinking the cream and this of course is extra calories. Switching to Skim Milk will still give you all the goodness of milk, without the fat.Don’t Have More Than Four Egg Yolks A WeekDo you remember the Advert on TV ‘Go To Work On An Egg’ personally I think you’d be more comfortable on the bus, but there is no accounting for taste.Seriously, the white of an egg (the Albumen) is full of the wrong kinds of fat. So better to have the yellow part of the egg (the Yolk) and then only a maximum of four times a week.Before Cooking Trim All The Fat From The MeatIf you love your meat, by trimming all the fat off it before cooking will cut down your calories intake dramatically. Or alternatively, eat skinless chicken or fish.
Looking for ways to cut calories and take off some extra pounds? Follow these easy tips for healthier eating and reducing your caloric intake won't be so hard. Get started with a few of these suggestions. Then try more, as you get comfortable with your new habits. Before you know it you will not only have succeeded in cutting calories but you will feel better as well as look better!
If you cook, choose healthy cooking techniques. Fried foods pile on the calories FAST! So why fry when you can broil, grill, bake, braise, poach, roast, saut?, steam, or stir-fry. If you aren't familiar with all of these terms get a hold of a comprehensive cookbook. You may find all many new ideas for healthy dishes to prepare.
Whether you are eating at home or out, there are other choices you can make to eat healthy and cut calories in addition to avoiding fried foods.
* Add vegetables to as many home-prepared foods as possible
* Cut back on calorie-laden sauces
* Fat-free or low fat doesn't mean calorie free
* Drink less juice. It is better to eat fruit than drink fruit juice.
* Choose to eat more foods that are high in fiber and/or water such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and beans
* Enjoy broth-based soups made with vegetables, beans, and/or lean pieces of meat
* Consider eating fruit for dessert or not have any dessert at all
* Eat meals and snacks BEFORE you get overly hungry
* Choose to drink more water or unsweetened tea and less sweetened beverages and juice
* Cut back on butter, margarine, or mayonnaise
* Use oil sparingly
* Eat smaller portions. A good rule of thumb is for each serving to not be bigger than your fist or the amount of food that might fit in your cupped hand.
* READ nutrient and ingredient labels on packaged and canned goods to choose foods with fewer calories and better nutrition. Don't be misled by the food manufacturers claims on the front or top of the packaging. These claims can be very misleading!
* Look for breakfast cereals that are high in fiber and low in sugar
* Make a list of your favorite 100-calorie nutritious snacks and keep that list on your refrigerator door to remind you of the healthier choices you can make
* Keep high calorie sweets, desserts, and snack foods out of sight and better still, out of your house
* Find something to do with your hands when watching T.V. other than eating. You could try sketching, knitting, crocheting, or other needlework.
* Teach yourself to not eat right out of a package or container of food. Serve yourself a small amount and leave the rest out of reach and out of sight!
Cutting calories needn't be hard when you have a plan for healthier eating.
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