Eating 100 fewer calories daily can help you maintain a healthier weight and lower your risk of certain cancers. Try these easy tips:
- Switch from flavored coffees at the coffee shop to basic with 1-2 tsp. cream
- Switch from full fat dairy foods; cheeses, yogurts, milks- to non-fat or low fat versions
- Mini-Bagels are l/3 the size of a regular restaurant bagel and will save a lot of calories
- Switch from Buttery Popcorn (microwave style) to air-popped
- Switch from high calorie/sugar-laden cereals to no sugar, full grain and fiber kinds
- Switch from pasta cream sauces to marinara or only olive oil
- Use raw nuts with no oil or salt for snacking
- Make the biggest portion sizes on your plate be the vegetables and salad rather than the meat
