How to lose weight in the kitchen: 5 rules for healthy cooking

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach! We have known this simple truth since childhood, and some of us don’t even mind feeding our man a lot, often and tasty. But how can you not gain weight by cooking all sorts of delicious things? About this in our material.

Often the responsibility of cooking for the whole family falls on fragile women's shoulders, and with all our attempts to keep ourselves in shape and not eat after 18:00, the temptation to taste food while cooking is too great.

If you allow yourself such weaknesses, then there is a risk of gaining an average of 2-3 kg per year. It would seem that this is quite a bit, but in 10 years this figure will be 20-30 kg. But don’t be alarmed ahead of time, we will tell you simple rules on how to avoid this.

Rule #1: Never cook hungry.

The feeling of hunger will definitely make you bite off a piece of chop or eat an extra spoonful of potatoes, because in this state it is very difficult for a person to control himself. You don’t need to eat heavily before cooking, you’ll still be having dinner with your family, but it won’t hurt to have a snack of fruit or a light salad.

Rule No.2: Don’t finish eating for your household.

Eating after your children and husband is one of the most harmful eating habits that leads to rapid weight gain. Pay attention to how much your loved ones usually eat, and do not add larger portions. If they haven't finished eating, put the leftover food in a container so you can use it to make an omelet or casserole later. It's simple!

Rule No. 3: Don't give in to persuasion.

If you decide to lose weight, stand your ground until the end, because it is your body and your decision. Ask your family not to offer you food or beg you to try a piece of their pie, be consistent, and the result will not be long in coming.

Rule #4: Prepare healthy meals.

An abundance of red meat, fats, sweets and fried foods is bad not only for you, but also for your family. Start slowly replacing your usual unhealthy dishes with healthy low-calorie ones, and who knows, maybe your loved ones will like your new culinary style.

Rule #5: Do not keep spoiled or inedible food in the refrigerator.

The principle of “it’s a pity to throw it away” will not lead to any good, but it will definitely lead to extra pounds or stomach problems. If you don't want to throw food in the trash, give a treat to stray dogs or cats.

By following these simple tips, you will definitely not have a sudden question: “How did I gain these 5 kg? I don’t eat anything at all.”

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