As anyone who has ever had a spam folder in their email, or read a magazine, knows that dieting pills are, surprisingly, still a thing. A researcher from Oregon State University recently found evidence showing that weight-loss supplements do not work (shocking!). This might be a blow to many people who think that there is one magic pill that will help them lose weight. The researcher, who is also a dietitian, had some great tips on how to naturally and effectively lose weight. Go ahead and read the full article here.
Even though there is no magic pill, there are lots of things we can do to maintain our health. Mainly, we should all be exercising and eating whole grains and lots of plant- based foods (no surprises there!)
I love the recommendations made in the article so I'll summarize them here:
1. Spontaneity might lead you to make poor food choices, so plan your dinner in advance!
2. When you do eat out, order a big salad which will fill you up faster, and order a small appetizer or split an entree.
3. Find ways to keep moving! Even if you are sitting at an office most of the day, take your lunch break outside and take a nice walk (it's possible to do even in the winter! just bundle up, unless of course you live in the north pole); or walk around the office if you are on a conference call (exercise stimulates your brain neurons as well as learning so you might even sound smarter!).
4. Stick vegetables into every meal you are having, even dessert! I've made some delicious cupcakes and cakes with zucchini and carrots.
5. Eat more fiber (remember to increase your water intake as well).
6. Eating foods that take up more space make you feel fuller, so 100 calories of grapes will make you feel fuller than 100 calories of raisins.
7. And of course, eliminate processed foods! These are usually made with simple carbohydrates and have very little nutrients. Foods which are complex take more energy to digest, which can boost your metabolism!
What other tricks do you use to help you make better choices on a daily basis?
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