Health Highlights
Sweet potatoes are healthier than regular potatoes
Always carry a healthy snack with you (handful of nuts) in case you get hungry while you are out of your home.
An apple a day does indeed keep the doctor away. Apples are a great snack.
Stay away from creamy sauces and drinks
Don't skip meals on the day of a party, eat as usual before the event so your appetite is spoiled- you will eat less unhealthy food
51% of annual weight gain occurs during 6 weeks of the holiday-season at the end of the year
Never underestimate the power of water- your brain cannot tell the difference between hunger and thirst. Drink a glass of water when you are hungry, wait 30 minutes, if you are still hungry, then you need food
Eat on a small plate, best way to control your portions. Avoid going for seconds.
If you have nighttime munchies- drink a glass of skim milk or eat a cup of cottage cheese with some berries
Risk of developing type 2 diabetes decreases by 16% by replacing 1 serving of white rice with brown rice