Weight Loss Tip #521 Partnering With Fish for Weight Loss - Go fishing for Omega-3 fatty acids in lighter selections of fish such as snapper, orange roughy and perch which contain less fat than mackerel and salmon - also great sources for Omega-3's. Once home, bake rather than fry those babies. Weight Loss Tip #522 Rice is Excellent for Absorbing Flavors - Serving size weight loss tip: One serving of rice is 1/2 cup. Rice is one of the most versatile foods and it tends to absorb the foods mixed with it. Example: If you mix rice with mushrooms, it will take on the flavor of mushrooms. Weight Loss Tip #523 Cheese Tip for Dieters - Serving size weight loss tip: One serving of cheese is about 1 and 1/2 ounces in its natural state. When preparing a sandwich, try folding the cheese over and cutting it in half so that you have two triangles. Place it from corner to corner on your bread. You'll never miss the full slice and you'll be trimming calories from your diet. Weight Loss Tip #524 Yogurt - Serving Size - Serving size weight loss tip: One serving of yogurt is about 8 ounces. Look for low fat, sugar free yogurt while dieting. Some varieties of yogurt contain more calories than the sea has salt so be sure and look at the label. Weight Loss Tip #525 Diet Cocoa Solution - Chocolate milk is lovely, but that little dollop of chocolate will more than double the calories in your cup of skim milk. An alternative is 1 Teaspoon of cocoa powder mixed with a teaspoon of water. Mix into a paste; slowly add warm milk and then sweeten with Splenda. Weight Loss Tip #526 Ice Cream - Diet Tips - Avoid eating from the carton. Ice cream is a Diet Killer in this form. It's also very easy to get carried away by the Diet Demon - yeah, the one who lives in the bottom of the ice cream carton, generally inside the Death by Chocolate one. Weight Loss Tip #527 Container Drinking Equals Weight Gain - Avoid drinking from the carton. Orange juice racks up calories quickly, as does whole milk. Make it a habit to drink from a designated glass and pour your beverage to the 1-cup (8 ounce) level. Unfortunately, the guessing game isn't kind to dieters. Weight Loss Tip #528 String Cheese for Diet Snack - Snack on skimmed-based string cheese. It's a low calorie, good-for-you diet treat. But don't share with your small children as cheese is one of the 'danger foods' as are nuts and peanut butter. Weight Loss Tip #529 Bread - Calories Vary Greatly From Brand to Brand - A serving of bread depends upon the bread you're eating. Many manufacturers have doubled the standard size of bread. Diet bread may contain 35 calories for a decent sized slice while a slice of potato bread (resembling a small pallet) may weigh in at 4 times that amount. Choose wisely and you may even decide to forego the manufacturer's recommendation and enjoy 1/2 that amount. Weight Loss Tip #530 Pre-Packaged Foods Equal Quick Healthy Meals - Purchase pre-bagged salads for when the hungries hit. Add a little pre-packaged lean meat and some light dressing, and you've got a meal. Serving your dressing on the side and dipping your salad into it may save even more calories.
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