One way to avoid gaining weight is to be aware of the portions of food you eat.  To avoid overeating, here are some tips to help you control your food portions:

1. Divide the plate in half.  Instead of filling the whole plate with your favorite dish, fill one side with fruits and vegetables and the other side with equal parts of protein and starch.

2. Get smaller packages of food.  The bigger the package, the more you’ll pour out of it and the more you’ll eat.

3. Use smaller plates and bowls for eating.  You’ll dish out fewer portions when your plate is smaller.

4. Limit your food choices to avoid overeating.

5. Avoid…

Fruits and vegetables help maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle.  Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals, excellent source of fiber and antioxidants and reduce the risk of certain diseases like cancer, stroke and heart diseases.

Here is a list of fruits and vegetables that are tasty and help you maintain a healthy body.

* Avocado-  improves digestion and skin, rich in Vitamin C
* Garlic- prevents blood clotting, heart attack and strokes by thinning out the blood
* Broccoli- contains high amounts of Vitamin C, E, antioxidants as well as other vitamins
* Tomatoes- contains the antioxidant lycopene
* Blueberries- a rich source of fiber, calcium, Vitamin A and C.  Strengthens eyesight and…

Fish is absolutely healthy for your body.  It is a superfood that has many benefits such as a good source of protein, low in fat, rich in omega 3 fatty acids and easy to cook.  Almost all fish has less than 10 percent of total fat.  The fattiest fish contains only 15 percent of fat.  Fishes like cod, haddock and monkfish have less than 2 grams of fat per serving.  Fish is also low in calories so it is ideal for people who are on a diet.

If you want to include fish in your diet, try out these simple and easy tips to prepare fish:

1. Steam fish on a bed…

Eating fish has a lot of health benefits especially for the heart.  Fish is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids that can lower blood pressure, lower triglyceride levels in the blood that can clog the arteries and decrease the risk of certain heart diseases.  Fish is low in saturated fat and a good source of vitamins and nutrients like iron and Vitamin A.

Trout, herring and salmon contain the highest amount of omega 3 fatty acids.  Tilapia and catfish contains lower levels of omega 3 but their wild counterparts have significantly higher omega 3 fatty acids.  Try cooking fish in a variety of ways like broiling, grilling, baking and…