6 Practical Tips to eat Right!

I bet eating right is simple and easy to practice. Once you have known the diet strategy you might want to know how to eat right while trying to lose weight.

1. Eat what you have grown up eating. What I mean to say is that while in a weight loss program always stick on to what your tummy is used to or what your mummy used to feed you with. As a child if you were brought up on rice eat rice, if parathas eat parathas. Do not ask for variety while on a weight loss program. The logic behind this tip is simple: when you have more choice you tend to eat more calories. For a better understanding of this suggestion, imagine a buffet meal. You try to taste all that you can and unbelievable, you have appetite for more even when your stomach says, “please, no more”.
2. Keep a diary to track it all. You can jot down a list of your foods for the week ahead and those which you eat on a daily basis.This last part will help you to than bring you to your senses when you overeat. For example, your diary should look something like this,

 

8 AM, breakfast: Oatmeal with milk and fruits

10 AM: Almonds

Lunch: Tuna sandwich and broccoli sautéed in olive oil. A fruit for dessert.

4PM: Fat free milk or yogurt.

Mid time Snack (opt): Half a banana.

Dinner: A piece of grilled chicken, a slice of brown bread and  vegetables.

 

You can make another column on the right to write down what you ate more than these. After all, we are all humans!

3. Enjoy what is seasonal. Foods of the current season are not only tastier but healthier as well. For instance, enjoy oranges and apples during the fall and save fresh berries, melons, greens, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, beets for the summer.
4. Eat freshly prepared foods for nutrition when you are on a weight loss diet.
5. Another tip is to prepare food for the least number of people to preserve maximum nutrition. In joint families this may not be a pleasant option. But in today’s nuclear families it is practical and possible. Avoid over-boiling and pressure cooking while microwaving can preserve antioxidants. Sauté or microwave to preserve nutrients in vegetables.
6. Do not cut vegetables! This not only makes your job easy but also helps you to get maximum nutrition from the food when cooked as it is.