3 Ways to Eat Guilt-Free All Day
While a healthy diet and regular exercise are key components of weight loss, finding healthy and nutritious foods that are also satisfying can feel like a challenge. While fast-food options and snacks may be tempting, especially given your busy schedule, purchasing the right ingredients and planning ahead can help you to stick with your weight loss goals. Talk to your weight loss clinic about healthy meals and recipes that will give you the energy to look and feel better.
Breakfast
Your mother wasn’t kidding when she said that breakfast can be the most important meal of the day. In addition to providing your body with the nutrients to kick-start the day, eating breakfast can help both adults and children concentrate during the day and control their weight. Look for whole grains, low-fat proteins and dairy products, and fresh produce for a healthy breakfast. Even if your mornings are rushed, you can grab a portable breakfast in the form of whole grain muffins and bagels, hard-boiled eggs, or fresh fruit.
Lunch
Eating a healthy and nutritious breakfast can also help you avoid overeating at lunch. For lunch, consider a homemade smoothie using fresh ingredients (commercially-made smoothies may contain hidden calories and sugars). Using yogurt or bananas as a base for your smoothie provides you with filling nutrients, and a variety of seasonal fruits means you can try new flavors and combinations regularly.
Dinner
Craving a satisfying ending to a long day? You can still eat the dishes you love by making a few smart and strategic substitutions. Bake instead of fry, substitute whole grains when using bread, and look for low-fat alternatives to creamy ingredients. Instead of fatty meats, for example, use Portobello mushrooms for a hearty, meaty protein. Or, indulge your cravings for chocolate cake by using healthy tofu as a main ingredient.
For more information about healthy recipes and weight loss, please contact Valley Medical Weight Control. Serving the Phoenix area, our doctors and weight loss programs help you gain the edge in your weight loss battle. Visit us online or call us today at (888) 502-5405.
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