A toothbrush within 6 feet of a toilet can get airborne bacteria from flushing. So cover up your tooth brush, and don’t brush your teeth while going to the bathroom.
Boost flavor without boosting the calories. You can favor your food with things like: *** olive oil, onions, celery, garlic, parsley, bay leaves, thyme, dry white wine, tomatoes, ground pepper, just to name a few items.
Skip out on the table salt! It’s horrible for you! Salt makes your body hold on to water. If you eat too much salt, the extra water stored in your body raises your blood pressure. So, the more salt you eat, the higher your blood pressure. The higher your blood pressure, the greater the strain on your heart, arteries, kidneys, and brain.
Be aware that a craving takes 20 minutes to go away. If you can distract yourself for that long, you probably have it beat. Otherwise, eat what you’re craving in its healthiest form. For instance, go for a baked potato instead of fries.
Why frown? It takes too much work. It takes 17 muscles to smile and 43 to frown. Smiling is a much easier option for most of us, unless you are trying to give your face a work out. Your choice, a smile or a frown!!!
Classic Omelet with Spinach
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 eggs, whisked
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon spinach
1 tablespoon of shredded cheese
Have your omelet with a fruit of your choice and a glass of water.
Brush your teeth after every meal, especially after dinner. That clean, minty freshness will serve as a cue to your body and brain that mealtime is over.
Eat slowly and calmly. Put your fork and spoon down between each bite, this takes you longer to eat. If you eat slowly enough, your brain will catch up to tell you that you are no longer in need of food that you are full.
When out at a restaurant, asks the server to hold the bread, snack mix or chips and salsa that might come before the meal. If you’re hungry, you’ll be tempted to eat too much before the actually meal comes.