SOME CHANGES THAT CAN BE MADE TO IMPROVE YOUR EATING HABITS AND CHANGES LIFESTYLE

SOME CHANGES THAT CAN BE MADE TO IMPROVE YOUR EATING HABITS AND CHANGES LIFESTYLE

Improving the quality of our eating habits — losing the bad ones and adding some good ones — is not as scary as it sounds and, to be honest, being healthier will probably make life more exciting, happy, and fulfilling — not to mention longer.

Old habits die hard. Changing your habits is a process involving several stages. Sometimes it takes a while before changes turn into new habits.

Incorporate more fruits, vegetables and whole grains into your diet while eliminating unhealthy foods.

If you are working or studying away from home, try to pack healthy lunch and snacks for yourself to avoid eating unhealthy food daily.

Don't eat straight from the packet- use a plate or bowl to control the portion size that you are eating.

Don't delay or skip meals.

Cut down your consumption off aerated drinks and sodas.

Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. Drink water after waking up and before sleeping. Being dehydrated may make you feel like you are hungry, so it is important to stay hydrated.

Have home-made fruit and vegetable juices.

Eat 5-6 small healthy meals every 2-3 hours, every day, instead of having a few big ones. This regulates your blood sugar level and your metabolism.

Don’t skip breakfast instead make it richer with complex carbohydrates and proteins so it can provide you with energy to get through the day.

Try to include the following as your morning breakfast, oats porridge, eggs on multi-grain toast or daily with sprouts.

Avoid artificial sweeteners in processed foods.

Eat slowly as it takes 15 minutes for your brain to register if you are full or not.

Eating to fast leads to overeating, so chew slowly to digest your food better and control how much you eat.

Use a smaller plate to control your portion sizes and avoid overeating.

Know your cravings and do not snack when you are emotional. it is said that you crave crunchy and savory food when you are stressed, frustrated or lonely. Figure out what you crave and replace them with healthier alternatives.

Do not eat mindlessly; concentrate on your food instead of watching TV or playing with your phone to avoid overeating.