HEALTHY EATING HABITS FOR WEIGHT LOSS

It is observed in people that in order to lose weight at a fast pace people opt for diets that are unhealthy and while can help you lose weight drastically it is not beneficial in the long run. Your diet plays a very important role in weight loss, only exercise will not make you achieve your desired goals. Gaining weight is much easier than losing it therefore it is advised to be mindful while choosing what food to consume. So, let’s get started and learn how to do,

Watch Calories You Are Drinking

As drinks in the market can have a lot of sugar added to them they could be high in calories. Even if you switch to a diet and use carbonated beverages or drinks containing zero calories they still have some amount of artificial sweetener. Therefore it is better to go for the natural zero calorie drink, known as water. Which boosts the metabolism and ultimately helps in weight loss. To not make it boring and encourage yourself to drink water add slices of citrus fruits like lemon, orange, berries or mint leaves.

Eat More Vegetables

Fibre and water are present in high quantities in fruits and vegetables.You can start your day with a plate of fruits in addition to your normal breakfast. This will keep you full for the whole day. Besides weight loss plant foods have countless other benefits as well. It has been proven through research that people who have a plant based diet have lower weight. Eating plants can make you feel fuller and you do not consume as much calories.

Control Your Portion SIze

It is important to control the portion size. For managing the calories you consume one should consider controlling  the portion size by age. You can get to know how to eat in a healthy way by consulting a doctor specialising in the field. Look at the packaging of the packaged food and see the size of the serving mentioned on the packet. Another way to manage your portion size one can make versions of your favourite foods in a smaller portion. 

Avoid Late Night Snacking

Snacking on food that has sugar in high amounts can cause interruption in your sleep. Also mindlessly snacking at night while watching T.V. before bed can lead to gain in your weight due to increase in the intake of calories. If the time of when you eat something can cause weight gain if unclear it has other negative impacts on the body like indigestion and sleep problems. Therefore, it is advised to consume overly processed food and food with high sugar content in moderation.

Practise Mindful Eating

Mindful eating and weight loss go hand in hand. It involves being aware of the signals of your body, assessing the level of your hunger, knowing about what you are eating, eating it slowly without any distractions and savouring every bite. This not only helps you have a better eating experience but also improves digestion and prevents overeating .

Drink More Water

Do you know that by drinking an extra cup of  water you can lose weight that is equal to walking about 2 miles? Drinking 1 percent  more water can make you consume less calories and also suppresses hunger. Consuming water boosts the metabolism, detoxifies the body, burns fats and reduces the liquid calorie intake as it has zero calories.