Healthy Eating Secrets

Using Green Beans in place of pasta

I know it sounds strange, but I make my spagetti and use green beans instead of pasta. I get my vegetables and save tons of calories. My DH likes his pasta so I do his plate using half and half and he is perfectly happy. Give it a try... it is a great substitution.

Portion control training

I have the hardest time with portion control. Lean Cuisine meals to the rescue! If I'm still hungry I have hard boiled eggs, veggies or fruits as a snack! Result: Less daily calories, eating more often plus learning true portion size, and no more guesswork for dinner at the end of a long day!

Don't get nervous at restaurants

You have learned new coping strategies, and found many foods you LIKE that are good for you. Instead of thinking, "I lose control at restaurants and give in to temptation," you should think, "I have many reliable tools to make sure I make healthy decisions, no matter where I am."

Grocery Store

Stay to the outside aisles at the grocery store. The middle aisles are full fatty, high sodium, high processed foods. The outside aisles of the store are more natural and less processed.

The miracle of Green Tea

My sister turned me on to Sei Mee Tea (www.groundgreentea.com). It's ground tea leaves that maintain more nutrients than tea in a bag. Helps speed up metabolism and I haven't been sick in 2 years! You can drink it cold or hot or sprinkle it over food (for instance oatmeal).

Walk to the grocery store instead of eating at the Caf

If i didn't have time to pack my lunch (which rarely happens), instead of eating at the cafeteria I will walk to the grocery store. I am fortunate that there is one just about 10 mins away. I find I am able to get less processed foods...that cost less!

Snacking Without Slipping

When I'm really craving a sweet treat, but don't want to blow my day, I make my own "ice cream sandwich." Spreading low (or no) fat cool whip between two cinnamon graham crackers and throwing it in the freezer for a few minutes is just perfect!! And, about 4g of fat. WIN!

Eat vegetables, and then eat even more vegetables

It is easy to add veggies into your day. They are low in calories, versatile and make for great snacks. Stock up on celery, carrots, baby bell peppers, cauliflower and broccoli florets, grape tomatoes and baby cucumbers. Then you can munch away without the guilt.

Too much sodium in the chicken

If the chicken that you buy has too much sodium, soak it in water overnight to pull some of the sodium out.

Green Giant Steamers

If you want an easy way to add some delicious vegetables look no further than Green Giant steamers. An easy way to get some vegetables in your life!