Slimming Tips

• Salad dressing is loaded with fat and calories, so be sure to use it sparingly. Try dipping the tines of your fork into the dressing before taking a bite of the salad; you get a taste of the dressing without the additional fat and calories.
• If you have a hankering for something sweet, try a 1-ounce piece of dark chocolate. For another great treat, roll a banana in cocoa powder and chopped nuts and then freeze it.
• If something is labeled “low fat,” it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s better for you. Read the packaging for sodium and caloric content in addition to fat content. Sometimes you’re better off getting the full-fat version and eating a smaller portion—it can be more satisfying.
• Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables: We need between five and nine servings a day. Veggies can be chopped up and added to most dishes—toss them into pastas, soups, sandwiches, or rice. Mix chopped fruit into cereal, oatmeal, or salads.
• Focus on whole grains instead of processed grains like white bread. Studies have shown that whole grains can help you maintain your weight while lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Couple that with a vegan diet and you’ve dramatically improved your health!
• Don’t forget about vitamin B12! You can get plenty through fortified foods or a sublingual tablet. Check out our guide to optimal vegan nutrition for more information.
• Be sure to drink plenty of water. It helps manage hunger and flush out harmful toxins. And try to avoid soda, energy drinks, alcohol, and other empty-calorie drinks—most are loaded with sodium and sugar.

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