Easy Changes to Your Eating Habits

Written by Wellness Matters

Fill up on fibres
Whole grains, vegetables and fruits are low in fat and calories and loaded with nutrients.

Reduce portions
Serve your meals on a smaller plate. It gives the impression of a bigger portion.

Limit take out food
One or two times a week maximum. Only eat a half portion; eat the rest tomorrow.

Have a snack
A healthy low-fat snack every four hours curb hunger and prevent over-eating at meal times.

Be organized
With a busy schedule, it is almost impossible to prepare a full-fledged recipe every day. But when you do, double the recipe and freeze a portion for another meal. Keep cut up veggies and fruits on hand for a quick snack.

Don’t skip breakfast
It’s your most important meal because it boosts your metabolism and gives you energy for the rest of the day.

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Reduce your meat
Fill 2/3 of your plate with fruits and/or vegetables, leaving 1/3 for meats or alternatives.

Bananas
Bananas are one of Mother Nature’s best fast food! Their packaging is biodegradable and they’re available year-round. Even better, bananas are fat free and low in calories about 100 per medium-sized banana. They make great fuel for a workout or an ideal snack for kids. Other benefits include: potassium, which is needed for muscle movement, fluid regulation, blood pressure control and balance, a third of your daily vitamin B6 and C, ten percent of your daily folic acid, and 2g of fibre! All in a portable, yellow package.