How to Reduce Calories and Eat More
There's no denying the fact that low calorie diets help you lose weight. The only problem is that many people feel starved when attempting these diets. The problem occurs because people have a hard time giving up high calorie foods. This means that they stay hungry throughout the day and eventually go over their calorie limit. How can you prevent this? The key is to eat more food. There are several tricks you can use that allow you to cut calories, while still eating more.
Instructions
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Stop drinking high calorie beverages. The number one way to cut calories and eat more is to stop drinking high calorie drinks. The average can of soda contains 150 calories. The average adult should eat no more than 2,000 calories a day. It's easy to see that just a few sodas can quickly deplete your calories for the day.
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Eat negative calorie foods. Did you know that there are foods that burn more calories during digestion than they contain? These are negative calorie foods. For example, a stalk of celery contains roughly 6 calories, but it takes more than 6 calories to digest it.
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Incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet. Fruits and vegetables are low in calories. This means you can munch away without having to feel guilty. For example, a cup of watermelon only has 48 calories.
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Substitute high calorie ingredients in your favorite recipes. Almost every recipe can be altered. All you need to do is replace high calorie ingredients with low calorie substitutes. For example, sugar substitutes cut a tremendous amount of calories from baked goods. Play around with recipes and look for ingredients that don't drastically change the flavor.
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Select lean proteins. Lean proteins, such as chicken breast and pork loin, are low in calories. That doesn't mean these are your only choices. You can even cut calories and eat more, if you choose beef. For example, 93 percent lean ground beef only has 170 calories per serving. Compare this to the 290 calories found in 80 percent lean ground beef and it's easy to see how you get to eat more when you choose lean proteins.
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Purchase reduced calorie snacks. No one said you had to give up snacks. After all, you want to eat more food. In order to continue snacking, you need to choose reduce calorie snacks. You can now find several brands available. For example, many companies now offer 100 calorie snacks. These are a great way to eat more, while still cutting calories.
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Tips & Warnings
Another advantage of fruits and vegetables is that they contain water and fiber, which help you feel full faster.
Homemade snacks allow you to better cut calories.
Eat negative calorie foods by themselves. Adding dips and spreads defeats the purpose.
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