We’re always looking for a healthy new salad to add to our repertoire. So when we find one we totally love, well, we can’t help but shout about from the rooftops. And that’s what’s about to happen: Read below for 9 of our ultimate faves. Continue Reading…
There’s no family that has not used the honey and cinnamon combination in order to maintain their health. This combination is really healthy and effective and very easy to prepare.
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“Is there a way to strengthen someone’s willpower?”
THE BUSY GIRL’S GUIDE TO MEDITATING
“When women say to me, ‘I don’t have time to meditate’ I reply, ‘Do you have time to feel like crap?’,” says Gabrielle Bernstein, author of Miracles Now.
Lose More Weight simply…
Unless you live in a bubble, you know both drinking your calories and artificial sweeteners accelerate weight gain. So ditch the sweet drinks, and switch to soda water. Jazz it up with a squeeze of lemon, lime, or orange—or add cucumber slices or pomegranate seeds.
Switch from cereal, toast, and muffins to yogurt, nuts, nut butter, and eggs to give yourself the fuel you need in the a.m. You won’t miss carb-crashing in an hour—you’ll notice you feel more energized and satisfied longer. You want both of those!
If you have more than a few hours between breakfast and lunch, start eating a small snack between the two meals. A few strategically placed, healthful calories at that time will keep you from overeating and being too hungry at lunch. Think nuts and veggies, rather than packaged snack foods.
Bread is not the devil, but it really doesn’t offer a lot of nutrition—and does bump up the calorie count. Replace your usual sandwich holder with a romaine or cabbage leaf. It works with just about anything you’d put between two slices.
Give your serving spoons a break, and replace them with a ⅓-cup measuring cup. It may feel a little institutional to serve an exact portion, but it will help you learn how much you should be eating when it comes to rice, quinoa, or any of your favorite grains.
Always Leave at Least One Bite on Your Plate
You’ll feel so empowered by not eating that last mouthful—and this will help you realize that you don’t need to eat the whole thing to feel satisfied.
Eat Hot Foods
You know how there can be a full plate in front of you, but your first bite is of the pasta? Make your first few bites vegetables—even better if they make up the majority of what’s on your plate. Filling up on nutrient-dense, low-calorie veggies first—before you even consider eating your protein and starch—will help you slim down without thinking about it.
When you have to work to open up each nut, you’re much less likely to over-indulge on them. Plus, the stack of shells is a good visual reminder of how many you’ve already eaten.
Prepare a bunch of containers of pre-portioned nuts, dried fruits, high-fiber crackers, and pumpkin seeds. Being prepared is empowering and keeps you in control—so you’re less likely to raid the vending machine.
Eating in a repetitive way may feel a little uninspired, but it also helps you eat less. Research shows that eating the same things helps you to consume fewer calories. Save the variety for the veggies—it’s hard to overdo it on those.
This is when you breathe in for eight counts and then out for eight counts. Try to do eight of these whenever you can so stress and rushing through your meal don’t override your hunger and satiety cues.
via Women’sHealth
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