10 Nutrition Tips for Better Health
1. Drink a glass of water before each meal: Drinking just one glass of water before each meal has been proven to help curb overeating. Not only is water good for your skin and overall health but it fills you up and you are more likely to eat less during the actual meal. Avoid sodas and fruit juices and you will slash up to 300 calories a day alone!
2. Downsize your dinner plates: Use a salad plate instead of a normal dinner plate during your meal. Smaller surface area equals smaller meals which equals big changes in your weight loss journey. 3. Park at the back of the parking lot: Instead of parking in the closest spot, park in the back of your office lot. Those few extra steps a day add up and you could potentially add miles to your daily steps.
4. Drink regular coffee: Try to avoid sugary blended and whipped coffee drinks because they are chalk-full of calories. Opt instead for normal coffee or decaf to start your morning or end your night.
5. Eat cereal for breakfast: Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast maintain healthier eating habits throughout the day. Cereal is a great source of energy in the morning and helps suppress your appetite until the next meal.
6. Only eat when you’re hungry: Try to avoid keeping snacks in your office or going to the lunch room to graze. Only pull out a snack if you are really hungry, not just because you are bored or feel like it is the thing to do. Chewing gum is handy to have close by as well because it keeps your mouth busy and takes your mind off of eating.
7. Watch one less hour of television: Research shows that people who spend less time in front of the TV are more active all around. So turn off the boob tube and go for a jog instead.
8. Find a workout buddy: Find a friend who wants to shed a few pounds too. People with partner or friend with similar goals are more likely to be more motivated to hit the pavement or gym. It’s also good to have a friend with similar eating habits and who is also watching what they are eating.
9. Get rid of condiment calories: Extra salad dressing, creamy sauces, butter, mayonnaise and other condiments are often overlooked when people start calorie counting. Try to make a conscience effort to not add too many sides or extras to your meals (for example substitute mustard or light mayo for mayonnaise on your sandwich) and you will notice the pounds will start to drop.
10. Make sure to go to your annual checkup: It’s important to touch base with your physician every year to make sure everything is working right. You don’t want to find a health risk just because you were too lazy to make an appointment.
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