Do you have any strange or interesting tips for healthy eating?

Question

I take a small G&T with a lemon slice in the evening (that's not really the healthy bit!), leave the glass in the kitchen with the lemon in it, and in the morning top it up with hot water - so refreshing and wakening the taste-buds! Only started doing this so don't know what the health benefits are, but I have heard that hot water and lemon first thing in the morning is good for dieting, and this way I don't have to spend time slicing lemons before work (and there is negligible alcohol left in the glass!) What do you think of that one, and have you any other strange tips?

Answer 1

First, I eat healthy…fruits and veggies…lean meats or skinless rotisserie chicken, no fried food or fast food (I can eat a half dozen of french fries once or twice a month or more if I make them myself with good oil and less salt)…I watch my calories intake and make sure I never get hungry by eating lots of whole wheat stuff and fiber….blah, blah, blah,…
I do about 8,000 calories of exercising every month so I can eat normally and not get fat.

Then, I can eat anything I want, anything…as long as I pay for it…
I do not pay with money but I pay with effort. Each time I bicycle one mile on my stationary bicycle, which takes about 5 minutes, then I spend 32 calories exercising.
Let’s assume I want some chocolate…I love chocolate…
I can have a Lindt Lindor Truffle, Swiss White Chocolate with a smooth filling…yes, I can.
I can have as many as I want…as long as I pay for it.
A serving size is 7 pieces (39g) and 250 calories but I do not need a serving…I just want one piece or two (they’re a little less than one inch square and a little less than ½ inch thick but very fulfilling, taking a long time to melt in your mouth.) so each of them is about 35 calories which is about one miles/5 minutes on that stationary bicycle.
So I just eat a piece or two and put the bill on my stationary bicycle so next time I do my low cardio, I will have to add one or two mile because of the chocolate I ate.

So I can eat anything I want, anything I crave…nothing if off limit…as long as I can pay for it.,,32 calories at a time.

Answer 2

Instead of eating a whole portion of something, cut it in half and eat only half.

Half the portion means half the fat and half the calories so you can eat twice as much!

Well, according to Marjorie Dawes...

Seriously though, I've heard that hot (not boiling) water is very good for your system as a cleansing drink and adding lemon or a slice of lime to it takes the bland edge off the water.

Answer 3

I eat only when hungry I will eat lunch any time of day normally about 11am because I'm starving then if I wait for a more normal lunch time I may pick at something which is just unnecessay calories, I have my evening meal about 4pm that's when I'm hungry again, it does mean I am eating when no one else is but it works for me, I am 7 and a half stone and a uk size 6 and look pretty good for 42.

Answer 4

The Victorian basic rule of thumb concerning health and eating is "a little of what you fancy does you good". You will therefore do yourself no harm by eating as wide a choice of foods as possible but never eating more than you need.

As for the G&T - there is a far better nightcap and it's one taken nightly by HM Queen Vic. This consisted of a liberal measure of Scotch Whiskey poured into a glass of Claret. I have a sneaking suspicion this may have been influenced by Mr Brown, her servant and companion of many years. The Whiskey part anyway.

Answer 5

Strange no, but it works: I take 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar every morning before breakfast. Been doing it for 2 months, I've noticed the difference in my digestive system. I have no embarrassing flatulence problems and I'd swear I no longer have serious UTI problems. Mind over matter? Go ahead and try it.

Answer 6

I start off the morning with a salad of raw vegetables not only is this zero points for weight watchers it contains important
vitamins and other nutrients as phytochemicals .
watch out about the dressing it can be rather seductive to some.....?

Answer 7

Healthy eating tips:

-Eat more often, but eat smaller portions......this keeps your metabolism up
-Watch your calories.......people don't realize how many calories they are actually taking in!
-Drink LOTS OF WATER!!
-Close the kitchen after dinner......this will prevent late night snacking
-Choose healthy, low calorie, low fat, meal options
-Protein/ fiber will keep you full.

Answer 8

For a filling and tasty snack try Snack a Jacks flavoured rice cakes. I love the caramel flavour and it is only 51 Cal's a time.

Answer 9

drinking tea helps cut cravings, eat veggies (especially lettuce or spinage) with vinaigrette dressing with low calories, eat a piece of fruit (watermelon works well cut up some and eat maybe a cup full hehe you probably shouldn't eat the whole melon lol).

Answer 10

I enjoy fruit teas first thing in the morning. Anytime of day is good to relax!!!