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52 Start your meals with salads.

Before enjoying the main course, have a plate of green salad although you need to pay attention on the choice of dressing. This will help you feel fuller as soon as you are ready to start with the main course.

 

By filling up your body with water--rich and fiber0rich food, you can effectively avoid overindulging on high calorie meals. In fact, in a study conducted at Penn State, eating salads first can reduce consumption of calories by as much as 12%.

 

 

53 Replace sugar with honey.

Consider using organic honey instead of sugar in your beverages and baked products as a healthier option. If you should use table sugar, opt for the brown one as it contains lesser chemicals.

 

If you are trying to cut down on sugar consumption, honey presents a perfect alternative since honey is generally sweeter than regular table sugar, which means you need to only use lesser amount. However, be extra careful when substituting sweeteners in recipe since honey has its own distinct flavor, which can potentially ruin your baked goodies.

 

 

54 Avoid skipping meals.

A lot of people seem to think that the best way to lose weight is to skip meals. This can actually have a detrimental effect as it causes fluctuations on the blood sugar levels and trigger excessive hunger which can lead to overeating. Stick to eating small, frequent meals.