I got this in a newsletter today and thought I would share!
*Eating slowly can mean taking in 200 fewer calories a day
*Switch to smaller utensils (you take smaller bites)
*Chew your food! (15-20 times) -- wow!
*Put down your fork! (in between bites)
*Drink, Drink, Drink! (WATER)
----Divide your body weight in half and that is how many ounces of water you should drink each day.
*Not liking some of the "health" food out there??
--researchers say it can take up to 15 times before you will warm up to a new taste!
*Brain Fog?
--just three hours a week of aerobic exercise will help you stay mentally sharp!
*Fat Free or Light?
--if you find that you do not like the taste of most Fat Free food products, go to the Light versions! - they have the actual food taste and are healthier.
*Plain Nonfat Yogurt
--don't like the taste (I know I didn't) - mix it w/ vanilla extract, lemon juice, fruit jams, etc for a good taste
- also mix half & half w/ mayo for a lighter may
- use it in place of sour cream
*You should eat the following each day:
--10 grams of fruit each day (3 or more pieces)
--10 grams of vegies each day (3 or more 1/2 cup servings)
--10 grams of whole grain each day (4 or more servings of whole-grain bread, cereals, brown rice, oatmeal, etc).
**also include these on a weekly basis: pinto, kidney, grabanzo, navy, lima beans and lots of peas and corn.
*Milk
--if you switch from 2 cups of 2% milk each day, to 2 cups of 1/2% milk each day....you will loose 12.5lbs in a year!
*Did you know?
--every 5 grams of fat on a label you see = 1 teaspoon of lard or shortening?
Some people eat over 100 grams of fat per day! -- that is almost a 1/2 cup of lard each day!
