Add Your Own Flavor: I know, water can be pretty boring. But instead of using the flavoring agents you see in stores, opt for something more natural—like watermelon chunks and mint or orange slices. To amp up the taste even more, let it sit for a few hours in your fridge. Order Something Spicy: Adding crushed red pepper to your plate will have your reaching for the water pitcher multiple times through dinner. Plus, studies show that hot peppers give your metabolism a boost. U

We all have those foods and drinks we feel like can’t live without. Soda. Mayonnaise. Butter. Sugar. Whatever your preferred vice, there is almost always a tasty lower-calorie substitute you can use when you’re working to shed pounds—and cutting 500 calories a day can help you lose one pound per week. Healthy swaps can quickly add up. Incorporating these six easy ones into your diet program may help you slim down. 1. CHANGE THE WAY YOU DRESS. Don’t sabotage your diet with cal

When we can buy fruits year-round, we tend to forget they do have a season. However, pears are the most delicious in the fall when they're at their peak. Pears are unique in that they do not ripen on the tree; they will ripen at room temperature after they're picked. How do you know when they are ready to eat? Check the neck! If the fruit near the stem gives to a little pressure, it is ripe. There are a wide range of pear flavors and textures. And, just like apples, some are

Is anything more fall-like than a pumpkin? These famously orange winter squashes are chock-full of vitamin A and deliver 3 grams of fiber per ½-cup serving of cooked sugar pumpkin, plus potassium. Note that the pumpkins you carve into jack-o’-lanterns are not the same type of pumpkins you eat. Try pumpkin puree mixed into mac-and-cheese or with hummus for a seasonal spread. Looking for more options? Add pumpkin to pancake batter, oatmeal, smoothies or your kid's favorite chil

Halloween is here and so are your your reasons as to why you should have your candies. Before you head to the store and indulge in your sugar loaded treats void in any real nutritional value, consider this. Is it worth the results you have worked so hard to achieve? if your answer is still yes then apply these tips below to minimize the damage! Pick your least favorite candy. You will be less likely to gorge in if you do not find it delectable. Wait until the last minute to m

Eating at a restaurant doesn't have to sabotage your healthy diet. Use smart-eating strategies: Plan ahead. Consider the menu and choose foods carefully. Have a plan. Eat a light dinner if you at e a big lunch that day. Or, if you know ahead of time that you're going to a restaurant, plan to have lighter meals during the day. Knowing menu terms and cooking basics makes ordering easier, especially if you have special dietary needs. Think ahead. Consider meal options at differe

As you undergo your weight loss journey, you might question why protein is so important. How does it really help you lose weight? Here are 5 reasons why protein can be your weight loss pal: 1. Protein Helps Keep up Satiated and Saves us Calories in the Long Run: In the beginning of your weight loss journey, protein is important because it helps you feel fuller longer. Having protein around slows down digestion making us feel more satisfied and less likely to go back for secon

This ancient practice can transform the way you think about food and set the stage for a lifetime of healthy eating. Like most of us, you’ve probably eaten something in the past few hours. And, like many of us, you may not be able to recall everything you ate, let alone the sensation of eating it. Because we’re working, driving, reading, watching television, or fiddling with an electronic device, we’re not fully aware of what we’re eating. By truly paying attention to the foo