* Eat a Balanced Diet * Eat more vegetables and whole grains with a moderate (or lesser) amount of dairy and protein. * Aim for fruits and vegetables with high water-content: * Papaya, bananas, avocado, asparagus, cucumbers, celery, kale, arugula, spinach, and lentils. * Snack on “flat belly” foods like a handful of almonds or sunflower seeds. * Get creative with soups to fill you up: * Cucumber-Carrot-Ginger Gazpacho * Kabocha Squash Soup with Coconut Milk and Pepitas * Sip anti-inflammatory herbal teas like peppermint, chamomile, aloe vera, and green tea. * Drink water, especially between (and before) meals to stave off hunger, which can often be confused with thirst. * Practice Portion Control * Cook smaller servings and set an intention to only fill your plate once with reasonable portions. * When dining out, share a meal with a friend or request to have half of your meal packaged to go (better yet, bring your own tupperware to cut back on waste). * Learn proper portion sizes with this handy chart! * Cut out or Reduce Unhealthy Fats and Processed Foods * Skip non-nutritious foods and snacks like white breads, potato chips, sweets, and frozen meals. * To satisfy afternoon cravings choose whole-food snacks like nuts or raw veggies with hummus. * If you have a sweet tooth, treat yourself to fruit-based desserts or dark chocolate with >60% cacao. Another healthy recipe option is: * Sweet Glazed Pineapple: * Mix ¼ cup of honey, the juice of 2 limes, and ½ tsp. ground cinnamon into a baking dish. * Slice ½ of a pineapple into ¾” thick rings and let them marinate in the sweet mixture for about 2 hours, turning every so often. * Preheat a shallow pan or griddle and grill the pineapple rings until grill marks form on each side (about 2 minutes). * Transfer the rings into a bowl and pour the remaining honey-glaze over the top. * Top with ¼-½ cup of sorbet or unsweetened yogurt (optional) and enjoy!