Optimal Eating Methods for a Slender Waistline
Can a slender waist be achieved through diet? The answer is yes:
Drinks
Best Beverage
Water. Zero calories, creates a feeling of fullness, thus reducing food intake. Also helps relieve premenstrual bloating. Drinking cold water burns extra calories as the digestive tract heats the water.
Wrong Beverages
Alcohol. Beer and spirits may increase cortisol—a hormone that shifts fat to the abdomen. Alcohol consumption also tends to increase food intake.
Tips: Perform bedtime and post-bedtime waist slimming exercises.
Foods
Best Foods
Legumes and berries. White beans, blackberries, dried apricots, and winter squash are high in fiber. Dr. Johe Allred, Professor of Nutrition at the Department of Food Science and Technology, Ohio State University, Columbus, believes fiber not only induces satiety to aid weight loss but also prevents constipation, avoiding abdominal bloating. Ideal daily intake is 25–35 grams.
Caution: If unaccustomed to high-fiber foods, gradually increase intake and distribute evenly throughout the day. Overconsumption or rapid intake may cause bloating and discomfort.
Wrong Foods
Overeating. Consuming too many calories—whether from fat, starch, or protein—will increase waist circumference.
Diet Habits
Best Diet Habits
Good eating habits greatly help maintain a good figure. Italians (and most Mediterranean people) prefer adding a little tomato, basil, and olive oil to their pizza instead of excessive cheese and salami. They snack on fruit rather than large servings of ice cream. If tempted, they compensate by walking to burn off extra calories.
Worst Diet Habits
If you endlessly watch TV and eat impulsively—you’re likely to become overweight. Thank this lifestyle for making you one of the world’s heaviest people.