Here are six ideas for your food resolutions for the year:
1. Stop Calorie Counting
If calorie counting means going hungry it may be time to stop. No food plan that keeps you hungry is going to work. As long as you remain within sensible limits there is no need to count and obsess about every calorie you eat.
2. Eliminate Sugar from your diet
Not all foods are made equal and sugar is emerging as the number one villain when it comes to body weight and health. Be aware that sugar is an addictive substance, so expect cravings to show up and be prepared for them. Remove all forms of sugar from your home including sweets, chocolates, cookies, juices, and sodas. Replace with fruits and when a craving hits, a few slices of apple or pear may do the trick.
3. Cook more at home
Cooking food may take you out of your comfort zone but it is something you will grow into. There are you-tube videos and you can find recipes easily by just googling them. Soon you will learn the tricks and shortcuts and you will find that home cooking is easy, fun, and healthy!
4. Add fruits and nuts
Don’t be scared about the sugar in fruits. This will help keep your sugar craving at bay and will provide you with healthy fiber, vitamins, and nutrients. Nuts like almonds, walnuts, and pecans are great for your health and can help keep you satiated. So add fruits and nuts to your daily menu.
5. Vegetables done right are fun
Many are daunted at the prospect of eating vegetables daily. But vegetables can be sautéed in readily available curries or you can bake them and eat them with a dip. Alternately you can steam or boil them and then puree them into a vegetable soup. Do not be afraid to experiment. You will soon wonder how you missed out on so much delicious and healthy eating!
6. Juice your way to nirvana
Juicing is a fast, delicious, and healthy way to quickly fix a meal. There are tons of recipes available to get you quickly started. Once you have a good juicer you will find healthy eating to be a snap!
Why turn your food resolutions to something that you dread and that is bound to fail? Instead use these tips and open the gates to joy, health, and discovery.
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Credits:This has been written by Raj Shah and edited by Ketna Shah.