11 Tips To Make Your Healthy Eating Resolution Last
If your New Year’s resolutions include losing pounds gained during the holidays, these tips are for you. You can make that resolution succeed!
- Change your mindset. Instead of thinking that you are on an all-or-nothing diet or worrying about all of the things you can’t have, think about all of the delicious things that you can. Your plate should be filled with whole grains, lean meats, fruits and vegetables.
- Stay hydrated. Many times, hunger is misinterpreted as thirst. Enjoy a glass of room temperature water with lemon before a meal to increase blood flow, kickstart your metabolism, aid in digestion and give you a healthy dose of vitamin C, which is super beneficial during cold and flu season.
- Listen to your cravings. Often, your body is telling you what it’s missing simply by the foods it’s craving. Are you craving chocolate? You may be low in magnesium and B-vitamins.
- Toss temptation. No matter how much self-control you have, if you have unhealthy food stashed in your fridge or kitchen cabinets, you will end up eating it. Stock only healthy choices.
- Prep your groceries. When you come home from the grocery store, wash all the fruit, cut up all the vegetables and put them in the front of your refrigerator in clear containers. Hard boil eggs for quick and healthy snacks
- Make at least one meatless meal a week. Looking for a great source of plant-based protein and fiber? Lentils are a fantastic choice. They’re an excellent source of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc and other phytochemicals, which help protect against chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
- Sneak in more vegetables wherever you can. Add a handful of spinach or kale to your morning smoothie. Replace all or some of your pasta with zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash or other roasted vegetables.
- Moderation and portion control is key. Enjoy dessert, but do so in small quantities.
- Focus on foods with fatty acids. Salmon, avocados and peanut butter can help lower your cholesterol.
- Eat more soup, especially broth based soups. Not only will you stay hydrated by the liquid in soup and feel more full before your meal comes, but it’s another way to eat more vegetables.
- Create a buddy system. Find a friend with the same goal to help each other stay motivated. Share a new recipe with each other each week so that you don’t get bored eating the same things all the time.
By making small changes with each meal and snack, you can turn your resolution into a lifestyle rather than something that will end next month.
Carrie Sullivan is the owner/chef of The Gathering Table, an interactive cooking class in Downtown Melbourne. She loves to share her passion for food by making gourmet meals fun and easy in a warm welcoming environment. Whether looking to pick up some new skills or just looking to have a unique dining experience, you're sure to find a menu that tantalizes your tastebuds. Learn more at gatheringtablefl.com
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