Unhealthy eating habits you didn't know you had

As we grow up, we develop habits and customs that may not be very healthy but we don't identify them because they are already part of our routine. It’s a good exercise to identify which negative eating habits you may have in order to turn your diet around and improve your lifestyle by losing weight, feeling healthier, and shaping your figure. Here are some bad habits you might have that you may not have noticed. Eating While Cooking Of course, it’s important to taste the food you’re preparing to adjust the seasoning and ensure it’s just how you want it, but some people practically eat before dinner even starts. You need to be aware of how much you’re consuming while cooking because a little bit here and a little bit there can add up to an appetizer and even a main course, and in the end, you end up eating double. It’s better to save your appetite to enjoy the meal with everyone. Another idea is to prepare a delicious, healthy snack to enjoy while cooking instead.   Homemade Hummus   You Think of Food as Good or Bad A person who has been dieting for years or even decades tends to think in black and white about the ingredients they eat, but this is a mistake. Potatoes are not bad, just as lettuce doesn’t have to be 100% good. For example, having one beer during a meal can actually help with digestion, while eating ten apples will fill you with sugars and simply cause bloating. It all depends on a balanced diet, and the more variety you include, the better your body will feel.   You Punish Yourself Too Much for Breaking the Diet There’s nothing more human than suddenly craving a delicious chocolate or a pastry. Breaking the diet is not the end of the world, and having a sweet treat when you were supposed to have a salad isn’t either, but if you make yourself feel bad and punish yourself for a small slip-up, all you’re doing is causing yourself stress and lowering your self-esteem. Diets are meant to make you feel better, not worse, so try to stick to them as best as you can, but also reward yourself for your efforts by allowing yourself a treat every now and then.   Cheesecake Cupcakes   You Don’t Eat Protein Many people who switch to a vegan or vegetarian diet end up not consuming enough protein in the name of being healthier. This is a mistake; you need that protein to stay strong and healthy, and even if you don’t eat meat, you should consult a nutritionist who can recommend ingredients like tofu, soy, beans, and other vegetables that can provide the nutrients you’re now missing due to the absence of animal protein. Relying solely on vegetables could lead you to face anemia later in life.   How to Substitute Animal Protein with Plant-Based Protein   You Eat in Secret Many women indulge in their less-healthy cravings in secret because they don’t want their family or friends to see them breaking their diet, but the reality is that it’s only you who gives this matter such importance. When you eat something that doesn’t fit your diet, share it and make it social; you can go out for ice cream with family or grab tacos with friends, there’s no problem. Turn that moment of doubt and shame into one of fun, and you’ll see that it’s not wrong and doesn’t affect your diet as much as you thought.   How to Bake Perfect Cookies