- Hydrate. Often your brain confuses thirst for hunger, leading you to overeat
when all you really needed was to chug some water, so aim for eight or more
glasses a day. Do whatever it takes to make that happen—whether it’s buying
bottles of the sparkling, unsweetened kind, jazzing it up with squeezes of fresh
citrus juice, or setting a phone alarm to remind you to sip.
TRY NEW FOODS—LIKE THESE!
- Be food-brave. If you come across an unfamiliar ingredient, like the three you
see above, try it. If you encounter a food you’re meh about, give it a second
chance. Quite possibly it was prepped badly when you were a kid, or canned
instead of fresh, or your palate just wasn’t primed for it then (but will be soon).
In other words, don’t let a memory of bland tofu or a soggy heap of greens keep
you from experiencing a perfectly seasoned tofu steak or our crunchy rainbow
salad with buttermilk dressing. Prepare to be converted.
Here’s what this plan serves up:A dose of protein with every meal. This macronutrient’s satiating powers are
unparalleled. You’ll get a hit at breakfast, lunch, and dinner to help you feel full
and stay that way longer.
At least two servings of complex carbohydrates every day. Bring on the
brown rice, beans, and whole grains. (Wholewheat pasta? A-OK. Wholegrain
bread? Go right ahead.) They’re excellent sources of fibre, which, like protein,
helps you feel full. Fibre also aids digestion, helps to lower “bad” LDL
cholesterol, and is less likely to spike your blood sugar levels than simple carbs
—things like white bread, white pasta, cookies, cake—that yo-yo your energy.