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Gone are the days of home cooked meals and healthy food everywhere you go. It's been replaced with food off an assembly line and greasy drive-through burgers. We all turn to the quick and easy because no one has the time or patience to cook all day. Most people work more hours than they should and are not in the mood to spend the night in the kitchen. So we turn to the simple, unhealthy alternatives. The desire to switch your eating habits can be hard to commit to. It can be difficult to figure out exactly where to start. Here are a few tips to get you on your way.
You do not have to completely eliminate fast food. A lot of people enjoy eating it and it can be hard to cut it out of your diet forever. But if you reduce it to only once a week, you're really helping yourself out. When you forbid yourself from eating something, it makes it much harder to avoid it. But if you know that you can have it every once in a while you're less likely to slip up and indulge. If you make healthier fast food choice as well, it makes it that much better. Choose a salad instead of a burger or get your chicken grilled instead of fried. This cuts back on massive amounts of calories.
When people are hiring up the drive-through, they tend to choose diet soda because they think it's better for them than the regular version. Many of us have a single regular soda a day but then go crazy when it comes to diet. But diet sodas are loaded with artificial sweeteners which have a ton of their own negative effects. It's better to limit these to once a day as well. dietitians have always said that we should not drink our calories. Drink water or unsweetened teas in place of sugary sodas.
Alcohol is another source of hidden calories that most of us do not think about. Mixed drinks and cocktails can have loads of sugar and calories that can undo an entire day's worth of good eating. Moderation is something that should come into play here. You do not have to completely cut out these drinks, but limiting them to only one of two on the weekends can help you get rid of the calorie laden beverages.
Pizza can actually be a great food when trying to eat healthier. It may seem surprising but when you break it down and look at the ingredients, it's not so shocking after all. Pizza with whole wheat crust gives you a serving of grains that most of us tend to skip over. Tomato sauce is rich in antioxidants and other nutrients. Cheese, so long as it is not covered in grease, is a great way to get some dairy and calcium into your diet. When it's topped with veggies, it's all over a pretty good choice for healthy eating.
A good way to cut down on snacking before waiting for meal time is having cut up fruits and vegetables on hand and ready for everyone to enjoy. Many of us find ourselves raiding the pantry when dinner is on the stove, simply because we can not wait any longer. When you have healthy snacks available, it eliminates the empty calories and helps you eat less at meal time. It's a great healthy switch from the usual chips and candy bars.
Even though the majority of the world is sticking with fast food and junk meals, you do not have to be. You can make some simple changes that can be better for you and your family for years to come. Starting these habits today can help improve your life significantly. It can also encourage your kids to eat healthier and help them lead better lives. Start making some changes today and you'll find yourself a lot better off.
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Source by Eva M Walz