Health Tips

8 Ways to Cut 100 Calories

Be sneaky! Try these simple – and practical - ways to trim a few calories here and there without having to buy into a rigid diet plan.

1. Breakfast - Flavor your coffee with cinnamon and nutmeg instead of flavored syrup.
2. Lunch – Enjoy your salad without croutons.
3. Snacks – If you’re going to snack on chips or pretzels, pour an individual serving into a bowl instead of eating out of the bag.
4. Dinner – Ask for the bread basket to be removed from the table.
5. Side Dishes – Season steamed veggies with fresh lemon or herbs instead of butter.
6. Desserts – If you’re going to have a piece of cake, ask for one from the middle with less frosting.
7. Drinks – Drink iced tea! Add a splash of 100 percent fruit juice instead of sugar to sweeten things up.
8. Be Dip Savvy – Dip fruit into non-fat yogurt and veggies into bean dip or salsa instead of fatty sauces.

Source: www.msnbc.msn.com