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I regularly browse the web for useful tips on dieting and weight loss which I share with my readers. Recently, I came across a very useful resource called the ‘100 Smartest Diet Tips Ever’ on Yahoo Health! which I would like to share with you. These tips have been compiled and written by top dietitians of the American Dietetic Association, also known as ADA, and are based on the successful experience of thousands of clients at the association. Following these golden tips will help you change your lifestyle and diet plans. Here are some of the best things I liked about these diet tips…

Add fruits and vegetables to your diet – Adding at least one serving of fruits and vegetables to your daily food intake can be very beneficial. This serving can be gradually increased to 2 servings after a few weeks.

Enjoy eating your food – You should take your time and enjoy your meal. Engaging all your senses while you eat will leave you more satiated after a meal. When you focus on your food, you will also experience more pleasure and get more nourishment for your body.

Start your day with a proper breakfast – Breakfast is the most important meal to start the day and neglecting it can leave you hungry throughout the day. Hunger can urge you to eat more food and snacks, especially during the time before lunch. Eating a heavy breakfast will not only provide you with the essential nutrients, vitamins and calories to start the day right but it will keep you going through the day.

Make sure you add a portion of fiber to your meals – When you have lunch or dinner, you should eat fiber along with proteins and carbohydrates. Salads are an excellent source of fiber. And making it part of your diet will not only give you a filled feeling, but it will also leave your intestines and digestive track healthy.

Avoid sweet drinks – Soda drinks and other frizzy drinks have high calorie content. Fruit juices also have almost the same amount of calories as sweet drinks, but they are healthy as they provide vitamins and minerals.

Track your progress – A very handy tip to keep you motivated and to allow you to follow your diet plan in a better way is to record your daily progress. This includes jotting down the foods you consume during the day, the calories provided by these foods, the amount of exercise you do daily and your weight. A diet journal can work wonders for you!

Eat homemade food as much as possible – Homemade food is healthier and more nutritional compared to other foods you might be tempted to eat at work. Therefore, you should try and take your lunch to work with you and eat it to avoid eating snacks and other high calorie junk food like fries and burgers, or fish and chips.

Minimize alcohol Intake – Alcohol is a high source calories to the body which is why it should be completely avoided by people who are on a weight loss plan. In case you cannot quit all at once, you can start by reducing your daily alcohol intake.

There are some more exciting diet tips discussed in the Yahoo! article so stay tuned for part 2 of this blog entry!

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