Thursday, April 15, 2010

Quick tips


i found this article on Shape. com about Allison Sweeneys 10 health tips and i found out that its the simplest little healthy changes that can really make all the difference. Heres what she says!

1. MAKE ONE MEAL
"To save time—and my sanity—I prepare just one dinner each night, and everyone is expected to eat it."
2. KEEP VEGGIES WITHIN REACH
"If you clean them, cut them up, and put them in a bowl, they'll get eaten. Right now my son, Ben, is loving red bell peppers and sugar snap peas."
3. INTRODUCE NEW FLAVORS
"I'll sprinkle cinnamon on the kids' oatmeal and mix fresh mint in with their cooked carrots. Someone once told me kids need to taste a food 10 times before their palate really opens up to it. I've found that fact to be very helpful!"
4. OPT FOR COMPLEX CARBS
"They hold you over far longer than refined carbs, like bagels. That's why I start the day with a bowl of oatmeal."
5. GET GRILLING
"It's a tasty, lowfat way to cook, and it minimizes cleanup in the kitchen. My husband, Dave, and I are the perfect tag team—I prepare the food, and he barbecues it. We keep it simple: marinated chicken breasts, turkey burgers, or veggie and lean beef kebobs."
6. OFFER OPTIONS
"I'll ask Ben if he wants beans or broccoli, whole-wheat pasta or brown rice. When kids are part of the decision-making process, they're more likely to eat what's on their plate."
7. DOWNSIZE GOODIES
"Baking is soothing for me—and it's something my son and I like to do together. But having those treats around can be dangerous. So I'll make mini banana muffins or a small loaf of zucchini bread."
8. KNOW YOUR WEAKNESSES
"I lose sight of my diet when I'm around savory snacks, like tortilla chips, so I don't keep them in the house."
9. READ LABELS
"While working on The Biggest Loser, I learned how misleading packaging info can be, especially when it comes to serving sizes. One 'personal pizza' we found actually serves eight!"
10. SPLURGE ON THE REAL THING
"I'd rather have one small bite of something I'm craving than a fat- and sugarfree version of it. My best friend gave me an ice cream maker, so I can whip up a thick, creamy dessert and be satisfied with just a spoonful or two."
More Celebrity Diet Tips: How Cheryl Burke Stays Healthy on the Go

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