4. Bland food
You don’t have to eat tasteless foods in order to be healthy. In fact, spices are one of the best ways to add some flavor to healthy fresh produce without packing on calories. However, keep in mind that your diet shouldn’t be a short-term change, it should be a long-term healthy journey, says Gorin: That’s not something you can achieve if you don’t actually like what you’re munching on.
As a bonus, adding some spice to your favorite meals gives your metabolism a kick. “In one study which was published in the journal Physiology & Behavior, people eating about ½ teaspoon of red pepper (versus people not having any) had bigger post-meal calorie burn,” says Gorin.
