Tips..Tips..Tips!

Tips ...Tips ..Tips!!

• If you’re looking for a way to stop the carbs you’re eating from turning into fat, try this small diet change: Eat most of your carbs early in the day and reduce them as the day goes on. Try to end your day with more protein. This will better your chance of burning off carbs during your day so they don’t transform into fat.

•  If you love pasta but are afraid it might make you gain weight, learn how to enjoy it without feeling guilty! The secret is in the serving size. The amount of pasta on your plate should be no larger than an “a-ok” sign made with your hand. To make the sign, simply touch your index finger to your thumb to make a circle and keep your remaining three fingers pointing upwards. 

• Oats are rich in fiber, so a serving can help you feel full throughout the day. Just a half cup packs 4.6 grams of Resistant Starch, a healthy carb that boosts metabolism and burns fat.

• To keep mood swings from taking over your life, try using holy basil to keep you calm. It is an all natural supplement that is really effective in treating anxiety, and can be found in capsules at most vitamin stores.  

• Eat a hardboiled egg with tea in the morning to start your day off with a boost of energy. The protein from the egg will keep you from feeling sluggish, and the tea will give you the same jolt of caffeine as coffee – but without the crash.