Diet Tips For Healthier Eating

Making a few small shifts in habits and routines may help you to achieve your weight loss and diet goals. A first tip that comes to mind is eating directly out of a bag or box. This can settle into a sort of mindless routine and it's very hard to control your intake if you are watching television or reading a book and just reaching for a few more out of that store container. Chips and popcorn put into a bowl is a good way to control the amount. Once you are finished, you are finished. A movie popcorn can contain 1,500 calories.

Do eat more slowly. It takes about twenty minutes for your brain to tell your stomach that it's full. If you eat so fast that you are just throwing things into your mouth mindlessly, there is no chance for the signal to switch on, or it could switch on late. Also, eating more slowly lets your body metabolize the food better. Try to eat with no distractions -- and sitting at the dining table will enable you to concentrate on the meal in front of you.

Most of us love dessert and we don't have to miss out on one after a meal. Substituting yoghurt for ice cream or a piece of fruit for a pie slice, or just cutting any dessert in half will really help. Some nuts or cheese or grapes for instance, can serve as added protein and fiber yet give the sense of a meal "finisher". Use of a vaporizer with a peppermint or other soothing or sweet herb is a great no-calorie way to get a sense of a dessert, without actually eating one -- and it can relax you also, which is better for digestion.

After eating your meal, wait at least ten minutes before reaching for seconds, and have a glass of water before every meal. If you are eating out, ask for a take home box before you start eating and put half of your meal into the box. Out of sight and out of mind really works. A lot of small lifestyle changes really add up. If you can start one or two at a time, then add more later as you go along, the transition to a healthier way of eating will come much easier. As always, stay healthy and happy.