Switch to Green Tea
Not only is it a delicious alternative to black tea or coffee, green tea is rife with health benefits. Studies have suggested its antioxidant powers may help ward off certain diseases.
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Eat Seasonally
The freshest seasonal foods are also the healthiest! Feast on the local produce for memorable meals that you get full on without the calorie traps. Example: you’d have to eat six cups of the stuff to get the calories in just half a cup of Haagen-Daz vanilla ice cream!
Read More: 30 Summer Foods for Weight Loss
Stock Your Cart With Healthy Choices
Do your grocery run armed with ideas for nutritious eating. Find out which healthy staples Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon, author and host of the Dr. Oz Show, recommends plus get tips on how to save at checkout.
Read More: Dr. Oz's 99 Healthiest Foods -- How Many Are In Your Shopping Cart?
Amplify Your Breakfast
A hearty breakfast is key to keeping you fit and trim. Studies show that people who regularly eat in the a.m. are thinner than those who don’t. If you’re usually not hungry first thing, you don’t need to force spoonfuls of yogurt down your throat as soon as your eyes pop open. Wait a little while, and eat either after you’ve dressed or when you get to work.
Read More: 7 Belly Slimming Breakfasts
Reward Your Workout
Give yourself an energy boost with the perfect post-workout snack for your body type. Depending on your weight, it should contain 300-500 calories. A petite woman may only need 300 calories whereas a beefed up guy may need 500 calories.
Read More: The Best Post-Workout Snacks to Energize Your Body
Eat a Rainbow Every Day
Pick produce from across the spectrum for the biggest nutritional punch. Foods that have naturally vibrant of colours boast different healthy nutrients: vitamins, minerals, microelements, antioxidants and more!
Read More: Get Beyond Greens: Make Your Next Healthy Meal a Rainbow
Build Exciting Salads
The obligatory mix of iceberg lettuce with cucumber and tomato is so passe. More and more people are revolutionizing their salad with a variety of fresh ingredients to build a nutrient-charged, fresh meal or an exciting side. Rather than stuffing down a those boring, over-dressed lettuce leaves because you think you should, try adding some tasty and healthy extras that will get your excited about your salads!
Read More: 10 Ways To Build an Exciting and Healthy Salad
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