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Start Your meal with
an
H20 Entree
Drink two glasses of water
before every meal. This
will keep you hydrated
and make you feel less
hungry, possibly reducing
your food intake and
aiding weight loss.
go Halfsies
Here's a simple rule for buffet eating
at a party that'll help you keep your
meal balanced for weight loss: Fill half
of your plate with vegetables and fruit.
Fill the rest of your plate with equal
amount amounts of whole grains
and other high-fibre carbs, and lean
protein.
You don't have to
deprive yourself of the
sweet stuff.
Shave dark chocolate into savoury
dishes like chilli and barbecue sauce-
-you'll add a rich flavour along with
flavonoids. They can lower your
risk of heart disease and keep your
cholesterol in check. And shaving
ensures you don't overboard on the
dark.
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Rinse Your Beans
Canned beans--kidney, cannellini,
chickpeas--are a quick and easy
way to add protein and fibre to your
meals. But they can also spike your
daily sodium intake, increasing your
risk of stomach cancer and high
blood pressure. Simply rinsing them,
however, will shed one-third of their
sodium.
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Create the best steam
for your broccoli
For perfectly cooked and
nutrient-rich vegetables, rinse,
throw them in a sealed container,
and microwave for 3 or 4 minutes.
Boiling, blanching, or over
steaming zaps vegetables of their
nutrients--the only water you
need is the drops that cling after
rinsing.
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Swap Red meat for
Lentils
To make a low-fat, antioxidant-
packed lasagne, use half the usual
amount of ground meat and make up the difference with red lentils.
They're still protein packed, but lentils are fat-free and high in fibre,
making them more filling, too. And since red lentils have a neutral taste,
they'll simply soak up the flavours in your sauce. You won't even notice
them. Promise.
Hone a Restaurant
Strategy:
give in to Chocolate Cravings:
Cook Smart: