Everything in moderation. When I diet I try to slowly cut back on portions first while adding a little more vegetables and fruits than I usually do.
I also agree, lots and lots of water will also help especially before each meal.
Also try not to eat and rush if possible.
These are some snacks that I will make if on a diet and want a little something special. That way I don't get bored with the diet and cheat.
White bean dip and pita chips:
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil, plus 4 tablespoons
1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 pitas
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and parsley in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl.
Cut each pita in half and then into 8 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges on a large baking sheet. Pour the remaining oil over the pitas. Toss and spread out the wedges evenly. Sprinkle with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color. Serve the pita toasts warm or at room temperature alongside the bean puree.
Guacamole Salsa with pita chips (calarie commando):
Alvacaso is high in fat, but it is a healthy fat and in this recipe you only use 1
Cut pita bread into triangles. Spray with a little pam and sprinkle with desired seasoning. Bake in oven on 400 until brown.
1 cup frozen corn kernels, defrosted
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1 small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped to a paste
1 lime, juiced
Salt and pepper
2 large vine-ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped into large chunks
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
You can also put this into a layer in a serving dish then layer with black beans and top with fat free sour cream.
Sweet potato fries:
Sweet potatos are very healthy and rich in vitamins.
If I get a craving for french fries I will dice some sweet potatoes into fries. Spray with a little pam and then sprinkle on seasoning (any kind you want). Air bake them at about 400. (Put them onto a pan that will allow the air from the oven to go around all sides.) When they come out I toss a little parmesan cheese onto them.
Gal
