How To Break Bad Eating Habits In 3 Easy Steps!
Lets face it; we are all guilty of some bad eating habits. From mid afternoon snacking rituals, to the need to have that bowl of ice cream in front of the television at night. Everyone has their own “bad eating habits” but you do not have to be a slave to them. You can break yourself of these bad habits in just 3 easy steps.
1. Mindless snacking is the most common bad eating habit. Whether snacking at your desk at work, grazing around your house before dinner, or munching while watching your favorite TV show, this type of eating can add a ton of calories and fat to your daily diet. You can break yourself of this habit by preparing a healthy snack in the mid to late afternoon. In the morning chop some veggies, cook some whole grain rice, or measure out some nuts for your late day treat. Celery sticks with natural peanut butter, a low fat yogurt with some fresh fruit, or brown rice with some chopped veggies make a great, filling, and healthy snack. This treat will keep your stomach from rumbling, will give you satisfaction from still getting your snack, and will hold you over until dinner time.
2. Overloading the dinner plate is another regularly occurring bad habit. The truth is dinner plates are larger than they used to be, and invite us to fill up the entire space. A bit of portion control can reduce the total amount of calories consumed, encourage healthier eating, and even promote weight loss. Rather than believing the empty plate needs to be completely covered with food, try arranging food on the plate by using some simple guidelines. First, your plate should consist of a variety of colors. The more colors, the more healthy food you have on your plate (for instance, dark green greens, a bright orange sweet potato, yellow corn, and a pink piece of salmon). Next, keep portion sizes in check: a four ounce serving of protein is ideal and is about the size of a woman’s fist, a one cup serving of whole grains or starch is plenty and is about the size of your palm, and leafy greens can be eaten with no restriction. Finally, remember we eat with our eyes first. When you take the time to arrange your food on the plate, keeping proper serving sizes in mind, the result is more variety and a healthier dinner.
3. Feeding the need for sweets is a bad eating habit just about everyone makes. Sweets can be quite addictive, tend to bombard your taste buds, dull your other senses, and confuse the body about what it really needs and wants. Rather than reaching for dessert immediately after your meal, wait an hour and see if you still really want it. If you find you still need or want the sweet, try having just a few bites rather than an entire serving. You may find you have tricked your body into being satisfied, and you did not have to consume a great deal of extra fat and calories.
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