Here are some beneficial habits for weight loss suggested by Step To Health:
Choose good fats
Good fats do not cause weight gain, and at the same time, help nourish the body. Good fats also speed up the metabolism, helping the body burn more fat, especially in the abdomen. Good fats are often found in coconut oil, olive oil, avocados, egg yolks, etc.
Cut down on sugar
Cutting back on sugar is much more effective than counting calories or eating less fat. Sugar changes your body and makes you retain fat, especially around your waist. So you can use sweeteners like coconut sugar, honey, Xilitol (a sugar alcohol)… instead.
Eat less salt
Salt causes your body to retain water, making you bloated and look bigger than you actually are. So cut down on your salt intake as much as possible and choose sea salt over table salt. Also, try seasoning your food with vinegar, lemon, garlic, etc.
Eat lots of protein
Protein helps to lose weight, reduce belly size and speed up metabolism. However, do not overuse animal protein, instead, add vegetable protein to your diet such as beans, nuts, avocados... Vegetable protein is not only easily absorbed into the body but also contains a lot of fiber.
Chew food thoroughly
Chewing your food thoroughly is easy to do and can help you lose weight without feeling hungry all the time. This means that when you chew your food thoroughly, you will feel full sooner. Chewing thoroughly also helps your body absorb nutrients better.
Eat a balanced breakfast, eat less dinner
While breakfast provides energy for the whole day, dinner is when the body usually stores fat. To lose weight, eat a balanced breakfast and a light, early dinner. However, instead of going to bed hungry, you should choose a full but easily digestible meal before going to bed.
