The science behind dieting is constantly changing as new research comes out. On the flip side, staying current with all the new developments can be a major challenge.

To make matters worse, there is a lot of confusion and misinformation out there.

So here is a collection of tips for better dieting:

1. Pair your dessert with vegetables: It’s impossible to diet perfectly all the time. You will need to take breaks every so often. And a great way to minimize the damage when you take a break is to pair your desserts with vegetables.

2. Stick to legumes and beans as your carbohydrate sources: Doing this can help get you out of a plateau. You see, whole grains aren’t the healthiest source of carbs. Legumes and beans digest much slower than whole grain bread.

3. Eat at the same times every day: This will help your circadian rhythms stabilize. This in turn will boost your fat loss. After all, research has shown that people who eat at irregular times are more likely to gain weight at a faster rate.

4. Only have fruit for breakfast and before working out: During these two time periods, your body will make the most use out of fruit. Otherwise, if you have too much fruit, you can overload your body with sugar. Even worse, your levels of LDL and triglycerides could increase.

5. Minimize real replacement powders and protein powders: Solid food will not only help you feel fuller, but it will also digest slower which translates into better fat loss. Recall that slower digestion lowers insulin which in turn burns more fat.

6. Have at least two salads per day: If you currently do not eat many vegetables, simply eating two salads per day can make a huge difference. This will help lower your levels of blood sugar. And lower blood sugar will increase your rates of fat loss.

Nutrition doesn’t have to be confusing. In fact, it can be simple. And if you implement the above simple tips you will notice a difference!

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