Nutrition
None of this is expert advice. It's what people worked out for themselves, usually the hard way — what actually helped, and what they'd tell someone standing where you are. Take what fits and leave the rest.
If you only read a few
Stop referring to your eating changes as a 'diet' and instead view them as a permanent shift in lifestyle and habits.
The word 'diet' implies a temporary, short-term effort, whereas changing your diet is about what you eat long-term.
5 people, independently
- Frame dietary changes as a permanent lifestyle shift rather than a temporary diet to improve long-term adherence.3
Quit eating once you feel full, even if it means leaving food on your plate.
Consuming extra calories doesn't reduce waste but can harm your health; forcing yourself to eat when satiated is detrimental to your body.
- Unless you are bulking.
- In some cultures, leaving food on your plate is considered rude.
3 people, independently
Eat slowly to allow your brain time to register fullness.
The part of the brain that triggers satiety does not take effect immediately.
3 people, independently
Select frozen produce to cut costs and limit waste.
Frozen items are typically less expensive, retain nutrients, are pre-cut, and stay fresh longer than fresh counterparts.
- Root vegetables like carrots or white cabbage taste better fresh.
3 people, independently
- Use frozen vegetables instead of fresh ones to save money and maintain nutrition.5
If you still feel hungry after eating, try drinking water before having more food.
Dehydration can mimic hunger signals.
- One person reported remaining hungry and needing to urinate after trying this.
3 people, independently
Pop a strong mint into your mouth or brush your teeth when cravings strike.
The intense flavor makes subsequent food taste terrible and reduces the appeal of sugary foods.
3 people, independently
Mix juice with sparkling water or seltzer to create a refreshing drink that is less sweet and stretches the supply.
It reduces sugar intake while maintaining refreshment.
3 people, independently
Drink more water to reduce sugar cravings, as dehydration can mimic hunger or desire for sweets.
Cravings are often just dehydration.
3 people, independently
12 more on this
Eat whole fruit instead of drinking juice to avoid liquid sugar spikes.
Liquid sugar hits the bloodstream like soda, causing insulin overload; fiber in whole fruit slows digestion and flattens the glycemic index hit.
3 people, independently
Interpret hunger as a signal for how soon to eat rather than how much to eat.
3 people, independently
- Distinguish between true hunger and cravings for the taste of specific foods.3
Try intermittent fasting by consolidating most of your daily calories into a single large meal or a narrow eating window.
8 people, independently
Add black pepper when consuming turmeric to increase absorption.
Black pepper reportedly increases turmeric absorption.
3 people, independently
Adopt an 80/20 approach to eating: 80% healthy, unprocessed whole foods and 20% dessert or treats.
3 people, independently
Revisit foods you thought you hated by trying them prepared differently, such as at a restaurant or following proper cooking methods.
Cooking method drastically affects taste; poor preparation can ruin otherwise good food.
3 people, independently
Pause eating to drink water and rest your utensils before, during, and after meals to help you slow down and savor the food.
3 people, independently
Prepare your weekly meals on Sunday to reduce daily workload.
4 people, independently
Eat fruits and vegetables and ensure you get enough protein.
3 people, independently
Add healthier foods to your diet instead of immediately restricting existing ones.
4 people, independently
Shop for groceries on a full stomach to reduce the likelihood of buying unnecessary junk food.
4 people, independently
Blend frozen bananas to make nice cream, optionally adding mango or raspberry.
3 people, independently