Top 10 Tips from Professional Nutritionists

There are numerous ways to stay healthy and fit. Today, we want to share ten very easy tips from expert nutritionists who are active on social media. Each piece of advice is useful and highly applicable to the daily life of an average person. Additionally, we accompany the tips with some healthy recipes that you can prepare at home. Here is our top 10: professional nutritionists' advice. Buy local Kibe Contti, a nutritionist, tells us that ingredients coming from other parts of the world are usually preserved with chemicals and additives. Whenever you buy from local producers, you ensure that you get the most nutrients from your food without additives. Tomatoes with basil: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/ensaladas/tomates-con-albahaca More vegetables “Use vegetables or grains instead of carbohydrates. Beans, squash, and even corn will give you the energy you need without the calories.” This advice also comes from Dr. Contti. Pear and zucchini soup: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/sopas/sopas-de-verduras/sopa-de-peras-y-calabacitas Travel with snacks Cheryl Forgberg, a nutritionist, recommends always having homemade granola or some raw vegetables with a light dip on hand. This way, when you’re out and craving a snack, you have something to turn to instead of a vending machine or a fast-food establishment. How to make granola: http://www.kiwilimon.com/tips/tips-de-cocina/como-hacer-granola Better sugars Dr. Forgberg cooks with agave nectar instead of using white or brown sugar as it provides that sweet flavor without the calories. Another alternative would be applesauce. Agave honey and raisin cookies: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/postres/galletitas-con-miel-de-agave-y-pasas Achieve 75% There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself once in a while; nutritionist Claudia González tells us it’s good to keep 75% of your meals healthy and then enjoy a bit with the remaining 25% by eating things you crave. Surimi and jicama tacos: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/pescados-y-mariscos/taquitos-de-surimi-y-jicama Think in groups Dr. González also recommends that whenever you plan the day's menu, you organize according to food groups. “Always try to have two or three groups like vegetables, dairy, and grains accompanying protein like chicken or meat.” Traditional nicoise salad: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/pescados-y-mariscos/pescados/atun/ensalada-nicoise-tradicional Natural Judith Stern, a nutrition science teacher, recommends not adding salt or sugar to a prepared dish. You can season during preparation, but consuming both sugar and salt directly is much worse for the body. Oriental avocado bruschetta: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/botanas/bruschetta-de-aguacate-oriental Small portions “Many eat what is put in front of them, so it’s very healthy to serve measured portions.” This advice from Dr. Stern tells us that we shouldn’t fill the plates because, even if you can finish what is served, it doesn’t mean you should. Turkey wrap: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/botanas/wrap-de-pavo Be patient Dr. Forberg recommends waiting five minutes before serving yourself again. The signal from the stomach to the body that we are full takes time to reach, so don’t rush and consider that we might already be satisfied without knowing it. California sushi: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/pescados-y-mariscos/sushi-california Dr. González recommends balancing meals; if one of them was very heavy, then the other two should be light. “As long as two out of three meals a day are healthy, I know I’m on the right track.” Chicken salpicón: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/carnes-y-aves/pollos/pechugas-de-pollo/salpicon-de-pollo