Monday, May 5, 2008

Cutting calories naturally

Part of staying in shape is keeping up with your proper calorie intake. (Learn more about your specific number here. Counting calories can be tedious, but keeping up with easy tricks to cut your consumption is a great start. Here are some of my favorite tips as reviewed by Health Magazine.

1. Use smaller plates to trick your eyes.
2. Pour taller drinks

3. Keep basic herbs on hand, they’re a great way to add fat-free flavor to your food.
4. Make fresh fruits, vegetables and water easy to see and reach in the fridge.
5. Go for fat-free dairy products.
6. Store measuring cups by cereal boxes and other favorite snacks to insure you’re meeting correct portion sizes.
7. Replace carbs with whole-grain and high-fiber products.

Take a look at the choices you make at the grocery store, cooking and eating at home. Where can you make changes?