10 Easy Ways to Cut Calories

Replace your bagel with a whole-grain English muffin
Choose light yogurt instead of regular, without fruit on the bottom. Even better, choose fat-free plain yogurt and add fresh fruit
Use 1-2 tbsp of olive oil with vinegar on a salad instead of regular bottled salad dressing
When eating at a restaurant, eat only half of the entrée and add a side salad or broth-based soup
Instead of drinking juice, eat the actual piece of fruit
Measure a portion of nuts and eat 1/4 cup instead of 1/2 cup
Drink seltzer water instead of soda
Replace that chocolate chip cookie with a small square of dark chocolate
Eat 1 cup of fat-free pudding instead of 1 cup of regular ice cream
Instead of eating 1 cup of pasta, add 1 cup of cooked vegetables to 1/2 cup of pasta

Above content provided by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. For advice about your medical care, consult your doctor

Posted June 2009