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Secrets to Eating Healthy
Reeve up that portion control
Do not be a glutton this holiday. Moderation and portion control is the key to quenching your holiday cravings. For example, if you are going to a buffet table, always make sure to divide your plate for the four top food groups. One group should be for protein staple, like poultry, fish or lean meat. Another group should be for carbohydrates like mashed potatoes or whole grain rice. The third should be set aside for the vegetable and fruit group. You can splurge on this but be careful if you are diabetic. Some fruits are very high in sugar content. The fourth group should be set aside for a very small portion of dessert, preferably one that is less on sugar. And to cap off the entire meal should be a nice tall glass of water, the effervescent liquid component of life.
Careful on the Carbs
Food that is usually high in carbohydrate content, like cakes, puddings and potatoes, are delectable treats that could ruin anyone’s mass index. Before you know it, you have those sagging love handles on your arms and bulging mass on your buttocks. Carb food, however, is also essential for everyday living. It is usually called the energy food. It should, however, be handled in a controlled manner.
Any excess carbohydrates can end up to be body fat that can lead to a number of health problems, like diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. A trick to handle the carb hunger is to substitute it with health foods, like fruits and vegetables. Instead of munching on that muffin, try crunching a nice juicy red apple.
Start your day right
Breakfast usually spells that kind of day you will have. A nice, balanced breakfast can give you energy, provide you with vitamins and minerals and awaken your five senses. Skipping breakfast for the sake is dieting is the wrong approach to loss weight. The repercussion could be snack craving and in-between small meals. Sugary breakfast meal is not advisable. You do not want to be on sugar high to start off your day.
Too much of carbohydrates can make you miserably full. You should try to have portions that would make you feel energetic but light. A nice glass of warm milk or orange juice can cap off a nice breakfast roundup.
Lay low on Snacks
If you really have to replenish your energy in between meals, you can take nutritious alternatives to those burgers, muffins and turn-over. Some fruits would always be a welcome treat, like slices of apple with a peanut butter dip or celery sticks with light cream cheese.
A hard boiled egg lightly salted would go well with decaffeinated tea. If you must also eat bread, be sure to get the whole wheat variety to make you fuller.
Take outs can be healthy
There are times when there is really no alternative but to order take out or go to a fast food for your lunch or dinner meals. Fast food, however, is very notorious to be full of grease and loaded with additives. As much as possible, avoid those greasy entrees, like double cooked fried chicken with their skin on.
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