EASY WAY TO LIGHTEN UP

This post is an easy way to improve your diet.  It is a simple yet effective way to make a subtle change in the foods you prepare without doing something drastic.  Cut back on salt!  We have a tendency of use way too much salt in America.  If you are one of those people who automatically adds salt to the food on your plate, start tasting your food first.  Here is the easy part - buy canned foods labeled salt-free or low-sodium.  This is especially true for foods such as canned tomatoes that you will probably be adding to sauces, soups, pastas, etc that are already salted.  Even better, buy frozen vegetables instead of canned when possible.

Too much salt in the diet causes the body to retain fluids causing weight gain.  It also raises blood pressure, puts stress on your heart, etc.  For your health and your weight, cut back on salt.  Notice I didn't say eliminate salt.  That should only be done through your doctor's instructions.  But most of us could cut way back on salt and be healthier and slimmer for it.