I once new a woman who had whole-grain sandwiches for a good five years of her life. Every day, one meal of the day had to have whole-grain sandwiches. I thought it was unhealthy. Turns out, I was wrong.
Recently, Jeniffer Aniston and Courtney Cox (Rachel and Monica of F.R.I.E.N.D.S Fame) shocked their fans when they came out with the story of how they’d eaten an improvised version of the Cobb salad for a good 10 years of their lives. Jeniffer Aniston would bring this worked-upon version of the salad, and share it with Cox.
According to dietitians, including the same food item in your meal every single day might be a good option. What food you choose, however, is what makes all the difference. We give you a lowdown on these food options that you could include daily in your daily-diet.
COMBINATION #1
Waffles + Peanut Butter + Strawberries
Fiber-rich carbohydrates are one of the sure-shot ways to losing weight. Start your day with these carbs in your diet. One tbsp of peanut butter could be spread onto a high-fiber waffle. You could couple this up with a few sliced strawberries or blueberries; and you’re good to go. To make up for the liquid on your diet, you could add a small skim milk latte and all this comes under the 290 calories radar.
COMBINATION # 2
Greek Yogurt + Fruit
Choose a container of non-fat Greek yogurt. It is one of the quickest and easiest breakfasts on-the-go. If you want to add a zing to this meal, you could mix in some sliced fruits (the fresher, the better). Frozen berries go well with your yogurt! Choose the berries, or take a whole fruit, like an apple, on the side. If you’re the types who needs his/her tea or coffee in the mornings, then we suggest that you stick to natural sweeteners like honey or demerara sugar.
COMBINATION # 3
A veggie salad with lots of color + Tuna
There are two ways of doing this one. You could try and whip this up at home. Or, alternatively, you could serve it up for yourself at one of your favorite salad bars. Choose three cups of dark green mixed greens. To this, add around 3-4 ounces of water-packed tuna that has been canned.
For the toppings, you can go crazy with any of the colorful veggies that work for you – try mushrooms, peppers, celery, onions or just plain old tomatoes. Play around with the combinations so that this salad remains fresh and interesting each time you hog on it. Add a pack of whole wheat crackers to this meal, and throw in a fresh fruit. You now have a meal that is packed with nutrients, is under the 450 calories radar and can keep you feel satiated for a long long time.
