10 ways to lighten up in your own kitchen

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10 ways to lighten up in your own kitchen

1. Don’t drink your calories

Too much juice is too much sugar unless it’s homemade or vegetable juice. When you have juice make sure its 100% juice not a cocktail, blend, or drink that has added sugar. Stay far away from regular pop, a cola has 10-12 teaspoons of sugar. One glass of red wine or light beer actually has health benefits more then that and it’s just a depressant with extra calories.

2. Use Coconut Oil

For cooking and baking try coconut oil. It has medium chain triglycerides which are digested differently then other fats . It’s much easier on the digestive system and turns to energy more quickly. It is used to help heal injuries, and lose weight.

3. Eat at least 5-7 fruits and veggies a day

Fruits and vegetables are nutrient packed lower calorie fibre rich life savers. Eat as many veggies as you want and you will lighten up. Filling up on these valuable foods will leave you less room for other food and leave you feeling healthier.

4. Have the same lunch and breakfast

You eat less when you eat the same meal over time. With a set or go to breakfast and lunch you can choose something healthy that takes the temptation away from impulse or fast foods. It’s fairly easy to keep food in for one or two basic meals a day.

5. Loose the Mayo

Now mayonnaise has been an essential part of my life. A 90 calorie a teaspoonful part of my life. Well I haven’t been brave enough to let this go myself I have gotten rid of the 90 calorie a teaspoon salad dressings. Check out the fat and sugar content of your salad dressings before you buy.

6. Drink Water

Wonderful beautiful no calorie super good for you water. When you’re dehydrated you may feel hungry instead. Before you reach for the food have some water. I admit for some it may take longer then for others to start enjoying water again. Start having it when your really thirsty, then with meals then your on your way.

7. Slow it down

It takes 20 minutes before you feel full. You can eat a lot in that 20 minutes. In many places they eat till there partially or 80% full. They live longer and are healthier. If you slow down you can enjoy your food more, experience it instead of wondering where it has gone.

8. Indulge one day a week

So, you’re eating healthier or trying too that’s great but knowing you have a time to indulge will help prevent any binges or lapses. That one day have your usual breakfast and maybe lunch but then indulge. Let your metabolic rate reset. You don’t want your body to need less and less food each week.

9. Have snacks

Healthy snacks will help you stick to a healthy routine. ¼ cup of nuts, or many raw veggies can keep you feeling full and comfortable. It will help your blood sugar remain constant and stop your body from going into starvation mode if it’s five or more hours between meals. Keep snacks bagged and ready to go so you just need to grab them and enjoy.

10. Make it yourself

Fast food or pre-packaged meals often have a lot of what you don’t need and little of what you do. There are so many sites that have healthy quick and easy meals that will help your pocket book as well as your health. There are some meals that you can buy that are healthier then others. Baking can be fun and leave you with treats that are tasty to eat and healthy.

These are only some of the ways to lighten up in your own kitchen. There are many more.