Cut down on refined sugars
Remember how we told you about the white foods that were doing some serious harm to your body? Sugar was one of them. It’s best to avoid refined sugars in donuts, aerated drinks and various processed foods. The intake of such sugars might give you a rush at first but they eventually slow your body down and lead to weight gain. So instead of obsessing over counting calories, cut down on sugars.
Identify your weakness
Keep a tab on when you go wrong and with what. You might be eating right during the day but do you reach out for a bag of chips if you’re up late at night? Understand where you’re messing up your diet and correct it.
Hydrate
We can’t stress enough on how water helps your body. It not only helps your metabolism get better but also keeps you away from consuming unnecessary calories since it fills you up. If you’ll feel motivated by buying a fancy sipper, it could be a wise idea to invest in it.
Rely on fiber
Choose nutrients that fill you up faster. Fiber is one such nutrient. It moves through your intestine easily thereby cleansing your system and makes you feel satiated. Load up on apples, kale and oats so you don’t unnecessarily go for the burgers and pizzas.
Chew slowly
We all are pressed for time but don’t hurry up at the dinner table. It takes a while for your brain to register the fact that you’ve had ample food intake. Those who eat slowly tend to consume lesser calories. Moreover, eating slow will also ensure that you feel full for a while after your meal.
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Written by Chandni Ghosh on 18th Jul 2016