7 Meal Hacks To Maintain a Healthy Weight (4 of 4)

Balance your blood sugar

Your blood sugar operates much like a rollercoaster; it raises up and falls down throughout the day. When it is up, you experience a crash, start to develop cravings, and have a difficult time concentrating. But when you eat a meal containing micronutrients, complex carbs, protein, and heart-healthy fats, it keeps your blood sugar in complete balance. If you start feeling this between breakfast and lunch, grab yourself a handful of almonds and you’ll be all set! 

Focus on Healthy Fats

For the longest time, we were told to avoid fat altogether. However, in the past 2 decades or so, more research has found that the key is to focus on healthy, unsaturated fats while avoiding the artery clogging saturated and trans fats. We need fat for both the energy it provides and its ability to make us feel full and therefore eat less throughout the day. Salmon, avocado, peanut butter, and olive oil provide fat that protects the heart and keeps you satisfied. Sprinkle some flax or chia seeds onto a salad to boost the quality fat content.