Stay slim while relishing your food!!

• Drink plenty of water. In terms of a health benefit, water is second only to oxygen. Drinking two glasses of water before each meal helps in good digestion. It also makes it easier to eat less.
• Make it a point to eat slowly, chewing more than what you normally do. This gives the feeling of satiety.
• Try using a teaspoon instead of your fingers. This will also give you the feeling of fullness when you would have actually consumed less food.
• Always opt for a fresh fruit for dessert. This will prevent the craving for desserts, which are high in sugar and starch.
• Use fresh fruits in your desserts whenever possible. Substitute fresh fruit juice for syrup from canned fruits.
• Drinking cucumber juice in between meals helps to curb appetite. The alkaline content of cucumber will relax the body and make you feel full.
• Vegetable juices, clear soups and broth are low in calories. They should be taken regularly as healthy appetisers.
• Blend paneer (cottage cheese) in a blender. Use it instead of sour cream as a base for your salad or for your dip.
• Use skimmed milk in cooking and for drinking. You could have buttermilk instead of curds.
• Keep your milk container in the refrigerator overnight. Skim off the fat that rises to the top and then use the milk.
• Drinking black coffee or tea without milk or sugar curbs appetite.