1. Know Your Deli Meats Sandwiches are the architecture of the common lunch-eater, but you need to start with a solid foundation. The hierarchy of health, in descending order: - Turkey and chicken - Roast beef - Ham - Weird processed things like salami and olive loaf 2. Turn Your Sandwiches Green Replace mayo with a spread of ripe avocado to moisten a dry sandwich. Avocados are packed with monounsaturated (good) fat to help lower your cholesterol. Plus, researchers at Ohio State University found that phytochemicals in avocados may help prevent mouth cancer. 3. Be Slick with Your Oil Avoid splashing light olive oils over your salads, says Elena Paravantes, registered dietitian for the Hellenic Dietetic Association in Greece—light varieties have fewer cancer-fighting antioxidants than the extra-virgin kind, plus they have a less intense flavor. Not sure if your oils up to snuff? Good-quality extra-virgin olive oil should have a fruity, peppery, slightly bitter taste and leave a faint burning sensation on the throat,she says👆 Hone a Restaurant Strategy 4. Start Your Meal with an H20 Appetizer Drink two glasses of water before every meal. This will keep you hydrated and make you feel less hungry, possibly reducing your food intake and aiding weight loss. 5. Always Say Iced Tea Get into the healthy habit. When the waitress asks what you want to drink, always say iced tea—unsweetened. Youll cut calories and earn a dose of antioxidants, which are crucial to your bodys defense against heart disease, cancer, even wrinkles. A U.S. Department of Agriculture study found that a serving of black tea had more flavonoids than a serving of broccoli or carrots. 6. Go Halfsies Heres a simple rule for buffet eating at a party thatll help you keep your meal balanced for weight loss: Fill half of your plate with vegetables and fruit. Fill the rest of your plate with equal amounts of whole grains and other high-fiber carbs, and lean protein. Give in to Chocolate Cravings 7. You dont have to deprive yourself of the sweet stuff. Shave dark chocolate into savory dishes like chili and barbecue sauce--youll add a rich flavor along with flavonoids. They can lower your risk of heart disease and keep your cholesterol in check. And shaving ensures you dont overboard on the dark. Might help you cooking your meal.! Add them!!!!!
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