Nutrition Balance With Ilona Gorelik

Twelve tips on looking and feeling your best for the summer season:

1. Aim to drink 2 liters of water throughout the day and squeeze lemon juice into your water for a nice cleanse.
2. Don’t go to the grocery store hungry.
3. Use smaller plates, bowls and wine/cocktail glasses.
4. Eat breakfast within an hour of waking up.
5. Always include a good source of protein with breakfast.
6. Don’t drink your calories. Limit the amount of pop, juice and other sweetened beverages that you drink.
7. Don’t have tempting foods around. If they are there, you’ll eat them!
8. Beware of the “See-Food Syndrome.” Remove treats and temptations from within eyesight.
9. Slow down when you are eating and enjoy your food. Try putting your utensils down in between bites.
10. Share an entree when you go out for dinner and start with a salad instead of a piece of bread.
11. Have a snack of veggies and hummus, an avocado toast or a simple yogurt before you go to an outing or out for dinner- you will be more in control
12. Try eating every 3-4 hours instead of eating every 5-6 hours.