● Not eating enough fruits and vegetables. They are high in fiber and water and low in fat and calories. At the same time they have a lot of volume and texture to fill you up. Fruits and vegetables need to be chewed well, making you eat slower. To know if bad eating habits are the cause of your disgust with the weighing scales, answer the questions in the following quiz. It may help you to know if you are eating properly.
ARE YOU EATING WELL?
I. What do you normally eat for breakfast? A Picking up a quick cup of coffee and doughnut or pastry B Before leaving the house, you have a breakfast with skimmed milk or yogurt, whole-grain bread, fruit and light cheese.
2. What do you do when you can't sleep? A You get up to eat something to help you sleep. B You get up and prepare a glass of warm milk. You take it to the bedroom and sip it slowly to help you get to seep.
3. On the weekend.... A You sit on the couch watching television B You go out for a walk or walk around the mall.
4. If you are overworked... A You decide to not lose time in going out for lunch, you eating a quick sandwich, crackers and soda. B You take 15 to 20 minutes to prepare a quick, light meal(instant soup, tomato, fruit or yogurt).
5. If you don't have anything at the house to cook for dinner... A You call a restaurant for home delivery. B You look for something in the p and decide on a can of tuna and fruit or make pasta.
6. If you meet a friend at a coffee shop, what do you order? A Desert and coffee. B A coffee or diet soda.
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Results Mostly answered A. Reflect, you are eating many foods high in fat. Think about solutions that my help you choose better eating habits. Mostly answered B. Your habits are fairly healthy, you are probably less likely to have weight problems than other people.