By Gloria Agugua
I would like us to start the second quarter of the year by eating right.
Oftentimes, people have asked me to share with them how they can eat what they like but avoid putting on weight. Some people believe that most things they would love to eat will make them put on weight.
This is not correct! It depends on how you eat them and the portions taken.
Below are ways to eat well without necessarily putting on weight.
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Eat small portions of carbohydrates at every meal.
For example, try not to eat more than one cooking spoon of rice or beans. Don’t eat more than one finger of boiled plantain or 2 slices of yam.
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Stop eating when you are full.
Don’t force yourself to finish your food. Do not help your friends, husband or kids finish their food either. Lol.
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If possible, get a digital kitchen scale.
Weigh your healthy cereal. You won’t believe that 1 serving of some cereals is about 200 calories. Don’t eat more than one serving of that cereal oh.
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Don’t skip meals if possible:
(I am very guilty of this) This would make your body metabolism slow down and you will find that you are not losing weight. Besides, when you skip meals, you might be very hungry and jump on a huge bowl of whatever food you see.
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Don’t eat too much meat or chicken.
In a bid to avoid carbs, some people end up eating a lot of meat. This should be the size of a deck of cards or the size of your palm (minus the fingers).
For example, carrots, avocados, broccoli, kale chips and the new ugu chips. You can also snack on yogurt.
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Don’t drink your calories.
A glass of juice is about 100 -120 calories depending on the type. Opt for water or green tea.
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Eat lots of vegetables.
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Onions are great for weight loss.
Cook with lots of onions.
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10. It is preferable to prepack your lunch to work.
That way you are more likely to control what you eat.
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Avoid eating meals after 7:00pm
I have also been challenged to come up with a very friendly food time table.
In next month’s edition of HH people, I will share this, on the condition that there is noticeable improvement in the portions you eat.
I look forward to reading your comments on the type of food you want included in your diet plan.
