Battling the Bulge: 4 Wise Ways to Eat Well from NewMeMD

"I tried every diet recipe in the book. I tried some that weren't in the book. Then I tried eating the book, and it tasted better than most of the actual recipes!"

If you can relate to this funny quote in some way, you may agree that the old rules of eating healthy are not only boring, they can also be very misleading regarding the intricate ways nutrients can benefit our bodies. 

So in order to combat some of these not-so-nutritious misconceptions as well as help fight the "battle of the bulge," here are 4 wise ways to eat well from our NewMeMD wellness team:

1. Break the fast before you get started with your day.
Eating a healthful meal after hours of fasting (aka catching some zzzzs throughout the night) can help you eat better all day long. Additionally, breakfast can jump start your metabolism and prevent you from overeating throughout your day at the office (and even well into your evening. 

2. Spice things up with something sweet.
Cinnamon is a spice often used to pep up pancakes, add a twist to your toast and make your desserts even more dazzling. But did you know this sweet stuff is also extremely low in calories (19 calories per tbsp) and loaded with healthful A 2003 study in the Journal Diabetes care of five dozen people with type 2 diabetes showed that the daily addition of cinnamon to their diet lowered blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels after 40 days.

3. Stay hydrated throughout the day.
Hungry or just thirsty? That is the question. Many people (especially those who are dieting) can confuse hunger and thirst, which can cause you to reach for something to munch on... rather than just gulping down some plain ol' H2O. If you truly thing you're famished, have a glass of water first and wait 20 minutes. By then if you are still being nagged by hunger pangs, then eat (just make sure it's something that's good for you).

4. Be open to making a healthier lifestyle change.
Sometimes we can be guilty of so attempting diets so often that we end up feeling as though we would have been off not trying to trim down our waistlines in the first place. But we don't necessarily have to think this way. Dramatically restricting our daily intake and meticulously counting calories can create an unhealthy preoccupation with food. Eating right needs to be a lifestyle change so it feels less like you're on a diet and won't distract you from your own internal health cues (which can tell us what our bodies are lacking).

At NewMeMD our entire staff is committed to helping patients reach their health goals. That's why we offer a variety of physician-guided weight loss programs and even body contouring packages which can be individualized specifically specifically for your needs!

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Here's to battling the bulge with success!
--Your NewMeMD Wellness Team