Food is often written off as just being something you consume. But each time you reach for something to snack on, you need to think about that moment. Calories, fat, and cholesterol add up over time. That means you need to consider everything that you plan on consuming.
This begins at the grocery store. When you pick up meat, go for items that contain “loin” or “round” in their name. These tend to contain less fat than “prime”, “choice”, or “select” cuts that offer more fat to add to their flavor.
When possible, replace beef and pork with fish and skinless poultry. Not only are they lower in saturated fat, but they provide exceptional amounts of protein. You can save on fat by reading food labels and choosing items that are low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
Once you’re home, you’ll want to continue to be healthy. Avoid foods full of fat and oil when you can. This means removing the creams, butter, and cheeses in your diet. Replace them with flavorful options that contain plenty of flavor, without being bad for you. Think 1% fat items or even a splash of balsamic vinegar. You can even turn to products like Mrs. Dash that are a mixture of herbs to add a blast of flavor, without increasing sodium or calories in a dish.
When cooking, use things like olive oil in the kitchen if necessary. If you can replace a pan fried item for something broiled, baked, steamed, or roasted that is a better idea. Then trim off all the fat before you begin to cook and allow dishes with meat to cool once so the fat hardens and is easily removed.
If you do this, you’ll begin to notice that you cut down the amount of calories and fat in your body. When you exercise in the gym, you can then burn off more of the excess fat on your body and this will help you to slim down better. It’ll take a little time for you to begin your healthier diet, but it will be worth it in the end.