Diet Tips For Weight Loss
A poor diet can cancel the positive effects of a workout routine, so you also need to focus on nutrition when trying to lose weight and body fat.
Here are some diet changes that you could make:
- Limit the food on your plate to reasonable portions. Use smaller plates, if that helps trick the mind into the new routine. Eat until satisfied, not until full and eat more vegetables.
- If you are craving something sweet, reach for fruit or use spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a sweet-like flavouring.
- Don’t eliminate all fat as the body does need a certain level of good fats. These good fats can be found in olive oil, olives, peanuts, pecans, almonds, avocados and sunflower oil.
- Get enough essential nutrients, pay special attention to three essential nutrients: Calcium (found in dairy foods and dark leafy greens), Choline (found in eggs), and Vitamin D (found in salmon, mushrooms, milk and the sun).
- It is easy to add butter and cream to meals to add flavour, but you could try a healthier approach. Buy fresh herbs or grow your own herbs, you can grow them on a windowsill or in the garden for an added bonus of exercise. Adding fresh herbs to the next meal will boost the flavour with virtually no additional calories.
- Drink lots of water, sodas and sports drinks are loaded with sugar, calories and artificial ingredients, all of which can affect your body and lead to weight gain. If water seems too boring, add lemon, lime or cucumber slices for a refreshing twist.
- Caffeine in moderation has several benefits, but loading it up with fat and sugar does more harm than good by adding calories and artificial ingredients. Use flavoured coffee beans and go for skimmed, almond or rice milk.
- When you are eating a meal your body needs time to let your brain know that it is full – this takes about 20 minutes. So slow down when you are eating, for example, you could put your fork down or sip some water or talk to your family – basically take your time with your meal. Not only will that allow you to eat less but it is also better for your digestion.
