Did you know that the average person consumes over 3,000 calories and over 200 grams of fat during Thanksgiving meal?
But wait- it gets worse. According to the Calorie Control Council (CCC) from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, the average person will gain 5-10 pounds! Here are nine simple, common-sense tips to help you with those extra pounds this holiday season:
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1. EAT LESS.
Pretty self-explanatory! Eat small portions and fewer calories. By cutting calories, you literally “force” your body to burn fat.
2. EAT MORE FREQUENTLY.
This is a very important step if you are trying to lose weight. The idea behind meal frequency is to increase metabolism speed in an effort to burn fat. It’s proven and it works!
3. EAT PLENTY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Few calories, lots of fiber! The best fiber sources include spinach, greens, green beans, lettuce, cauliflower, and broccoli.
4. AVOID REFINED SUGARS.
And beware of how much sugar you are eating- it’s in most processed foods, not just soda, candy, cookies, and cake.
5. AVOID ALCOHOL.
Alcohol is nothing but “empty calories.” This is by far one of the biggest fat-producing culprits.
6. AVOID LATE NIGHT EATING.
Your metabolism drops at night, storing calories instead of using them! One recent study found that one glass of water shuts down late night hunger pangs of 95% of dieters so …
7. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. And in 73 % of people, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. Even mild dehydration will slow down your metabolism as much as 3%. Drinking water also helps to reduce water retention from excess sodium.
8. AVOID COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES.
Bread, pasta, potatoes, and rice are all complex carbohydrates. They aren’t necessarily sweet, but when broken down by body proteins, they turn right into sugar.
9. EXERCISE.
Get enough exercise to burn additional calories. A 20-minute walk is recommended or 30 minutes of slightly higher-level aerobic exercise every alternate day also works. Exercise is also good for your heart.
Before starting any new diet and exercise program please check with your doctor and clear any exercise and/or diet changes with them before beginning. We are NOT doctors, nutritionists or registered dietitians. We do not claim to help cure any condition or disease. We do not provide medical aid or nutrition advice for the purpose of health or disease nor do we claim to be doctors or dietitians. |
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Make this recipe healthier by using brown rice pasta and making your own Italian dressing without added sugar or preservatives!
2. Whisk remaining dressing with peanut butter, honey, soy sauce and red pepper until blended. Set aside. 3. Cook spaghetti in unsalted water and drain. Set aside. 4. Remove chicken from marinade and cook in large nonstick skillet on medium heat for 5 min. or until chicken is cooked. Discard excess marinade. 5. Add peas to skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. 6. Add spaghetti and dressing mixture to skillet and toss until combined. |
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