6 Killer Nutritional Tips From The Pros

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5. Stay Hydrated

Everyone knows that staying hydrated is essential to staying healthy (not to mention staying alive). But did you know it can also help you lose weight? A study published in the Journal of Endocrinology and Medicine found that drinking two large glasses of water (approximately 17 ounces) per day led to a 30 percent rise in the metabolic rates of the participants. The higher your metabolism, the less likely you are to pack on pounds — it’s as simple as that. Armed with this knowledge, even those born without high metabolism can take their weight loss success into their own hands.

6. Chill Pasta

Don’t open the microwave just yet! Here’s an interesting temperature-based food-hack for pasta that the dietitians have found can help reduce the chance you’ll gain weight from enjoying a plate of spaghetti.

When pasta is cold, it’s molecular composition changes it into what is known as a “resistant starch.” This means that the body has to work much harder to digest it than it would if the pasta was still warm. If you’re not digesting it, it will just pass through you and … you get the idea. The point is, if you’re not digesting as much, it there won’t be as much fat accumulating on your waistline as a result.

Try these tips from the pros and take ownership of your diet and your life!

References:

www.youngwomenshealth.org

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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