With our busy lifestyles, it can be difficult to eat healthier while watching your weight. Why not attack these goals from a different perspective and cut them into more manageable pieces? The following suggestions can help you do that.
Getting enough fiber may help prevent cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and may help you slim down. The recommended daily intake is 21–38 grams, but the average American eats only about 14 grams. One of the easiest ways to up your fiber intake is to eat more whole grains.
The majority of Americans don’t eat the daily recommended servings of vegetables. If you don't think they "taste good," get a roasting pan. Roasting vegetable caramelizes their natural sugars so they taste fantastic. Pop a pan of them in the oven and make the rest of dinner while they roast.
When you cook your own food, not only do you know exactly what goes into it, you appreciate your meals more. So, hop onto Pintrest and whip up something you have been craving! Have fun with experimenting with new things!
Get your sweet fix with fruit or try other natural sweeteners such as honey or agave, steering away from refined, processed white sugar. Going on a 30-day sugar detox can help reset the body from craving the sticky stuff! Keeping sweet stuff out of reach can better help you control your sugar intake, so try to stay clear of the donut and candy aisle at the grocery store.
Upping the amount of omega-3s will help keep your blood pressure down and could also improve your mood. Omega-3’s can be found in seafood and have the good kind of fats! Try to eat two servings of fish per week. If you’re not into seafood, add some flax into your smoothies.
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