Quick Hints to Drop a Size & Feel Better
Are you struggling to lose a few pounds? Try some of these helpful hints.
Fill half your plate with fruits and veggies and the other half with equal parts grains and proteins. You will cut up to 30% of calories with this simple change.
Your favorite food pizza? Try adding more veggies , use less cheese and leave the end crust behind and you’ll save 85 calories.
Need sweet tooth help? A bag of gummy candy - instead try 1/2 c unsweetend mixed dried fruit
Slice of apple pie - instead try one diced apple tossed with 2 tsp brown sugar & apple pie spices, microwave and top with toasted nuts
Milk Chocolate candy bar - try two medium strawberries dipped in dark Chocolate
Fast food cinnamon roll - instead try one packet of instant plain oatmeal topped with 1 tbsp pecans, 1 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp maple syrup
Looking for a healthful snack? Try boiled peanuts they have four times the disease fighting phyto chemicals of it dry roasted, oil roasted and raw counterparts. When whole peanuts are boiled in water the kernels may absorb antioxidants from the shell. It’s removed early on in other processing methods.
Looking to boost immunity? A study shows that white button mushrooms ward off viruses and may protect against cancer, thanks to potent antioxidant levels. Cup for cup, trading rice or spaghetti for mushrooms can save up to 200 calories. Do that twice a week and you can drop 6 pounds in a year.
