1- Use your oven It is a mistake to think that cooking healthy is more complicated. One of the easiest ways to cook any type of protein or vegetable is in the oven. This way, you get a lot of flavor while adding very little fat. The next time you plan to make fried fish or breaded chicken, I recommend trying the recipes below and saving some calories. Baked fish with vegetables (http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/pescados-y-mariscos/pescados/pescados-al-horno/pescado-al-horno-con-verduras) Roast chicken in the oven (http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/carnes-y-aves/pollo-rostizado-al-horno) 2- Don't think about skipping dessert; instead, prepare one with natural fruit One of the most common mistakes when trying to eat healthy is skipping meals. It's important not only to have at least three meals a day but also to feel satisfied. A great way to feel satisfied after a meal is to finish with a fruit-based dessert. This way, you will not only be eating something sweet that helps reduce anxiety, but you will also be consuming vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are essential for a healthier lifestyle. Remember that you should eat at least 5 different fruits or vegetables a day. I recommend trying these healthy dessert recipes with natural fruit. Microwave baked apple (http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/postres/postres-con-frutas/manzana-horneada-en-microondas) Homemade banana ice cream (http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/postres/postres-frios/helado/helado-casero-de-platano) 3- Consider keeping a food diary As strange as it sounds, what most affects our diet are the things we don't pay attention to when we eat. For example, the extra cookie given with coffee or the chocolate offered to us at the office. A good way to avoid this is to keep a food diary for at least a week. Every time you consume a food, jot it down, and at the end of the week, analyze it. 4- Prepare extra vegetables To maintain a balanced diet, it is recommended to eat vegetables at every meal, that is, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, it is not always easy or obvious to add vegetables to our breakfast or dinner. One easy way to solve this is to prepare more vegetables and always have them ready in the refrigerator. For instance, if one day you are going to eat chicken with mushrooms, save a few, and the next morning you can prepare a quesadilla and add them. Cooked vegetables are very easy to integrate into omelets, sandwiches, and pastas. You can also have clean, chopped vegetables always ready for salad or a breakfast smoothie. Here are some examples of what you can do with your extra vegetables. Spinach omelet (http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/desayunos/huevos/omelette/omelette-de-espinacas) Green smoothie (http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/bebidas/sin-alcohol/smoothies/smoothie-verde) 5- Be aware of what you drink It is very important to be aware of the beverages you consume throughout the day. Many times we consume more than double the recommended sugar in sugary drinks or fruit juices. I recommend only drinking juice one day a week and not sweetening your beverages. If you want to sweeten your drinks, try to choose healthy options like stevia or agave honey. Additionally, it is important to remember that in a healthy diet, you should consume at least 2 liters of natural water a day to stay hydrated. If you find it difficult to drink plain water, you can add flavor by adding some orange slices or fresh fruit. Here are some low-calorie water ideas. Fat-burning water (http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/saludables/agua-milagrosa-quema-grasa) Alfalfa water (http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/bebidas/otros/agua-de-alfalfa)