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Hack Your Diet With These 3 Tips

By Bob on March 4, 2015 4:53 AM

I'm a BIG fan of life hacks. You know, those simple, why-didn't-I-think-about-that tips and tricks that can make your life sooo much better.

There are hacks to fit anything you want - from household chores (who knew vinegar could do so much?) to health (it's a cold remedy, too!). My favorite hacks are diet tips and tricks that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine to make a difference. 

Here are 3 that work for me and may work for you. 

Hack Your Diet With These 3 Tips

1. Drink Plenty of Water or Other 0-Calorie Beverages

Drink a glass of water before tearing into the bag of Doritos. It's easy to confuse thirst with hunger, so you can eat extra calories when an ice-cold glass of water would satisfy your craving. If plain water doesn't do it for you, try flavored sparkling water or a cup of herbal tea.

2. Watch Those Nighttime Snacks

Snacking in front of the TV is an easy way to throw off your diet. If you're not successful in closing down the kitchen, then limit yourself a low-calorie snack. Those convenient 100-calorie snack packs of cookies and crackers (in your grocer's snack aisle) can usually satisfy your snack attack -  but limit yourself to just one.

3. Eat Protein at Every Meal.

Protein is more satisfying than carbs or fats and keeps you feeling full longer. It also helps preserve muscle mass and encourages fat burning. Include healthy proteins like yogurt, cheese, soy, nuts, beans, seafood, lean meat, or egg whites into your meals and snacks. 

Why Weight? is a column on diet, nutrition and making better choices so you can live a longer healthier life. The authors are not doctors and nothing here should be taken as medical advice. Always consult your physician before making any changes in diet, exercise, nutrition or cell phone provider (Let's face it doctors are just really, really smart, they know a lot about a lot of stuff). Our goal is simple: We want all Baby Boomers to live long enough to get back the money they've paid into Social Security. Remember, your children's inheritance isn't going to spend itself. It's up to you.

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