Do you want to lose weight naturally? Research confirms that the important thing we must do to lose weight is controlling calorie intake. This is especially when we were nearing to 40 years old. Daily calories intake recommended by experts is around 1600 calories per day. Consider the following tips to manage calories intake, control the urge to snack, and make sure the program runs to achieve maximum weight loss.
1. Consider eating habit when at home
Based on some classic cookbooks, home made specialty turned out up to 63 percent excess calories in each serving.
Solution: When cooking, reduce the ingredients by half of the composition of recipes. Or, immediately put aside half of the dish to be eaten at the next mealtime.
2. No sweet drinks
People who eliminate the consumption of sweet drinks in a day can lower more weight in six months time. In fact, one glass of beverage can provide a significant difference. This compared with people who try to reduce the intake of calories from solid foods, with the same amount. Researchers from John Hopkins University assume, calories derived from the liquid is not quite satisfactory, so we quickly feel hungry again.
3. Start with soup
Research has proven that, we ate 20 percent fewer calories if the meal begins with soup, rather than directly eating the main meal. Note: avoid high-calorie soups, such as those made by using the cream.
4. Eating with proper protein
In studies conducted in Europe, the composition of those daily menu consists of 25 percent protein turned out to be more successful weight loss. Protein, whether from a big meal or snack, may help us feel full longer. When digested, proteins are also needed calories more than the necessary carbohydrate and fat.
5. Drinking vegetable juice
Juice from vegetable extracts could satisfy hunger and control your calorie intake. This is seen in research at the University of California. Davis, volunteers who drank at least 240 ml of vegetable juice (low sodium), weight loss can be four times as much. This is compared with those who have a similar diet, but did not enjoy the vegetable juice.
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