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A small spoonful (5mL) of most cooking oils has more than 40 calories. So, use only a few drops while cooking.
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Change your nonstick pans once the coating wears off. The expense is worth the calories saved.
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All the foods that you eat fried can be eaten grilled, roasted, or steamed. This means oil-free cooking and considerable calories saved.
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Instead of having fruit juice at breakfast, have fruits. While an average orange has about 60 calories, a glass (250mL) of orange juice has more than 100 calories.
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Soft drinks are an easy route through which calories sneak into your body. Avoid these sugary drinks and have more water instead.
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Fruit smoothies, flavored ice candies, flavored yogurt are all relatively low calorie options. An appealing bowl of chilled mixed fruits can also help take your mind off the ice-cream.
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Low fat milk and yogurt has about half the calories as its full fat version. Instead of avoiding dairy altogether switch to the low fat variety.
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Make it a habit to put your food on a plate or bowl before you eat it. This means not eating handfuls directly from the bag.
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Eat at home before stepping out or carry a homemade snack in your bag. Eat out only when you are eating-out.
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Calorie cutting should be a slow and steady effort rather than the launch of a sudden war against food. Try to reduce and change your eating habits over a couple of weeks and not overnight.
