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Daily Health Tips update for February 6:Stay focused on your weight management goals this winter by following these 4 easy ways to eat smarter, even when your mind and body tells you otherwise:
- Eat fruit—Feel like having a huge piece of the chocolate-frosted brownies your co-worker just brought to the office? Enjoy some fresh or frozen fruit instead! Keep fresh fruit nearby or put frozen fruit in small containers or baggies for snack-size portions to satisfy your sweet tooth without the high-calorie, low-nutritional value of junk food.
- Embrace the coffee cup serving—Are sweets your favorite thing ever? Try reducing the amount you eat by switching from a normal-sized bowl of ice cream to a coffee cup size. Depriving yourself of your favorite sweets, such as ice cream, can increase cravings and sabotage your success.
- Eat cafeteria style—Americans tend to eat “family style,” which actually creates more temptation to overeat with the food right there on the table. Some people grew up with the clean-your-plate mantra, which can easily turn into guilt if you do not finish all of the food on your plate. By taking smaller portions at the stove or counter, you can reduce your initial servings and think before you grab that second helping.
- Fight off cravings—Take 5 before you react to cravings. Give yourself five minutes before eating that extra sweet treat or salty snack. Get up and take a short walk, make a few phone calls, check Facebook or do something that will distract you for those five minutes. If you find that you still have the craving, then drink a glass of water before you indulge in a small portion. The water will help you feel full with less food.
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