Focus on portion control. It’s an easy way to reduce your calorie intake without changing your routine. One of the trends you’ll see in 2012 is portion-controlled foods and drinks. The
Coca-Cola Mini can is a great example of this. It’s a 90-calorie portion-controlled option that has the same great taste with fewer calories. The cans are sold in 8-packs and come in several different flavors.
Another good eating tip is to add plant-based proteins into your diet. Meatless proteins can reduce your calorie count and saturated fat but still keep you full. Instead of chicken and beef every day make an easy switch-out to beans, nuts, soy and whole grains a few days a week. You can take the all natural brand of Tribe Hummus, made from chickpeas, and spread a culinary-inspired variety on whole wheat pita bread with raw veggies. Also think about serving vegetarian entrées and appetizers. Try delicious Meatless Meatballs, Falafel Balls or Broccoli Bites with Cheese from Veggie Patch.
It is also very important to build a support system and reward yourself in order to stay motivated. Careverge is a free health site for simple, healthy living. You connect with a community, including medical professionals, to ask questions and gain support. You can also set and track health goals and invite your friends and family to join. There is tons of health information you can receive based on your interests. Once you reach certain goals you can earn rewards like heart rate monitors. When you are able to reward yourself for small changes your goals are more likely to stick.
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