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Easy tips for gentle weight loss

Integrated health expert Emma Cannon explains the 10 ways to lose weight in a manageable, long-term way

Integrated health expert Emma Cannon explains the 10 ways to lose weight in a manageable, long-term way

1 Try not to worry too much about calories, and think about the quality of the foods you eat instead. Go for fresh, unadulterated and natural foods wherever possible.

2 Don’t go low fat. Essential fats will help you lose weight, especially those found in oily fish, avocado, olive oil and sesame.

3 Eat regularly and do not skip meals. Eat as rich a variety of foods as possible.

4 Don’t flood the digestion with too much water during mealtimes, but sip room temperature water or warm herbal teas throughout the day.

5 Raw food tends to constrict the digestion and so rather than choosing salads for every meal go for soups instead.

6 Choose two days a week (I do it Monday and Thursday) where you eat very lightly. I don’t count calories but I will eat broth and vegetables only on these two days and drink herbal tea.

7 Add a little sweetness through honey and avoid refined sugars.

8 Eat more in the morning and less in the evening to fire up your digestion first thing and let it rest and recover overnight.

9 Don’t think of vegetables and grains as only side dishes. There are so many vegetarian recipes that make a great meal, with ingredients like aubergine, beans, quinoa and squash.

10 Remember that if you add some light exercise to your day then you’ll be helping to fire up your qi and your digestion.

My favourite new year website is flattummyclub.co.uk and if you are struggling with overeating try overeatersanonymous.org

Article by

Lucy Trevallion

Article by

Lucy Trevallion