- Drink coffee only after
you’ve eaten.
Coffee on an empty stomach can be
too acidic for your body, and pair-
ing it with your morning meal could
set you up for overeating throughout
the day. “It can send the signal that
you’re full and don’t need to eat for
another couple of hours,” says certi-
fied holistic-nutrition coach Andrea
Moss, founder of Moss Wellness. “This
can mess with hunger levels, energy
levels, focus, and concentration later
on in the day.” Also, when you do
reach for your first cup, double-check
the calorie count on your coffee order.
Even a healthy-sounding small skim
latte, which is mostly milk with just
a shot or two of espresso, has about
140 calories, Shapiro says. Instead,
she recommends a dash of cinnamon
in your coffee for a calorie-free natural
sweetener that could also help regu-
late your blood sugar. - Go big.
There’s an old saying that advises
“Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a
prince, and dinner like a pauper.” It’s
worth following. According to a study
of 93 obese and overweight women
with metabolic syndrome, those who
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