Healthy Diet - A Guide to Weight Loss

Here are some weight loss diet tips that can be followed anywhere, every day:

1. Prepare a delicious low-fat mayonnaise by combining a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or satay sauce with a low-fat yogurt.

2. Do not skip meals. Skipping meals forces the body to slow down the metabolism, trying to conserve calories during a period when fats and fuel are limited. Remember that eating increases metabolism.

3. Stuff vegetables such as bell pepper and zucchini with flavored fillings or minced chicken, white meat or fish. These are healthy and contain little fat.

4. Take pita rolls or wraps with salad toppings.

5. Eight hours after waking up, our metabolism slows down, which is why 30 minutes of exercise before dinner will increase metabolism for about two to three hours. This produces an increase in burned fat even hours after the end of the workout.

6. Add alfalfa or mung beans to the salad to get more iron.

7. Good cooking and healthy eating begins with learning about nutrition and preparing healthy recipes.

8. Learn how to prepare the family's favorite recipes and make sure that fats, salt and sugar are eliminated. Replace the cream with fat-free yogurt, stir-fry without oil and use herbs and spices instead of salt to taste.

9. Consult the doctor before starting an exercise or weight loss program.

10. Eat slowly and chew each bite during meals as this will decrease appetite.

11. Complete three small meals and two snacks every day instead of one or two large meals.

12. Use chicken broth to stir-fry. This will reduce the hidden fat.

13. Buy unroasted muesli instead of grilled ones. A plate of grilled muesli contains more fat than a plate of bacon and eggs.

14. As much as possible, do not remove the skin from fruits and vegetables because most of the nutrients are concentrated under the skin.

15. Warm water with just a squeeze of lemon juice before breakfast stimulates the metabolism for the day, it also helps prevent constipation and is excellent for the skin.

16. One of the best sources of vegetable protein comes from soy or tofu. All legumes provide protein, so include lentils, Lima beans, etc. in casseroles and soups.

17. Look for a weight loss "buddy", a club, or supportive companions. This will motivate you to stay and enjoy your weight loss program.

18. Although it is difficult at first, try not to eat 3 hours or more before bedtime.

19. Make pasta a fast food choice - preparing a pasta meal or salad will take only 10-12 minutes.

20. Hot pepper helps to speed up metabolism, even the mildest varieties.

21. Try to make omelets without adding the yolks! A dramatic decrease in fat.

22. Replace baking soda, baking powder, MSG and soy sauce in baking.

23. Remove the fat by placing ice cubes in the baking tray. The fat will stick to the ice cubes.

24. Drinking hot water instead of cold water in the morning can increase the speed of your metabolism and burn more calories.

25. Eat before you go shopping and always prepare a shopping list. Only buy foods that fit your weekly menu plan and don't be tempted to buy treats.

Make sure that the right discipline is always practiced to promote consistency in the diet. This will eventually lead to a healthy lifestyle and a more fruitful life without the extra fat and extra pounds on the side.