10 Easy Ways to Cut Calories

When the warmer weather arrives, and it’s fun to indulge in delicious, seasonal delicacies; but, it’s also important to watch your waistline. Here are some helpful tips to do just that:

• 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 to 2 tablespoons 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.

June 2016