DO EAT Healthy Snacks
Handful of nuts – almonds, pecans, walnuts
Celery or whole grain toast with natural peanut butter
Hummus with red peppers, celery or carrots
Apple, orange, banana, frozen grapes or blueberries
3-5 olives
Greek Yogurt (no sugar added try honey)
Meal replacement bars (caution on calories)
12 Dried plums (238 Calories) – high in fiber and sorbitol
Beef Jerky (low salt)
Edamame Beans
Hot air Popcorn
Raisins & Pistachios (3tbs each)
1 high fiber granola bar & cup of coffee
2 ounces of low fat cheese & whole grain crackers
1 tbsp almond butter & an apple
1 ounce of dark chocolate (min 65% cocoa)
12 Belly Fat Fighting Foods
Almonds, Beans, Spinach, Dairy, Oatmeal, Eggs, Turkey, Peanut Butter, Olive Oil, Whole Grain, Extra Protein Powder, Raspberries
Do Make Healthy Changes
PORTION CONTROL (use smaller plates)
Reduce stress binge eating: clear the pantry
NEVER EAT FROM THE BAG
Sit down to eat
1 cheat = eat 5 healthy rule
Self-Monitor: use a Food Diary
Chew slowly (40 times) & chew gum
Exercise: walk everywhere: 10,000 steps/day
15 minute rule before seconds or dessert