Dr. Lee’s #1 tip for clean eating

Hey {NAME}, Want to know the #1 secret to a healthy diet? Don’t eat foods that make you hungrier. Wait... how can that be? Shouldn’t foods fill you up? Technically, yes. But there are 2 ingredients that can totally derail your appetite — and make you feel HUNGRIER after eating. - Sugar (in any form) - Salt These 2 flavor-boosters trip off “reward signals” in your brain that automatically increase your cravings. Basically, when you eat sugar or salt, your tastebuds tell your brain, “Hey, get a load of this stuff!” And your brain says back, “Yum! Take another bite of that!” Think about those “guilty pleasure” foods you can’t put down. Chances are, they’re loaded with sugar, salt, or both. For instance, tell me if any of these foods came to mind: - French fries (salt) - Chocolate chip cookies (sugar and salt) - Potato chips (salt) - Chocolates (sugar) - Ice cream (sugar) - Chicken fingers (salt) - Waffles & syrup (sugar) - Popcorn (salt) And one of the most addictive things of all — cola — takes sugar and salt... and combines them with caffeine. (Why do you think so many people are hooked on this stuff?) And the worst part about all this is... your cravings can linger for hours after you consume sugary or salty foods. So you wind up overeating everything in sight. The calories just pile on... and so does the body fat. So, to help keep you off this slippery slope... I want to share a few easy ways to avoid hunger-spiking foods. Some of these are tips you’ve heard before. But with all of the “fad” diet advice going around, it's important to be reminded of what works: - Eat whole, fresh vegetables and fruits, which are loaded with filling fiber.  - Eat lean sources of protein — like pastured chicken and wild fish — that haven’t been drowned in salt.  - Be mindful of your sauces! Salad dressings, condiments, and marinades are often jam-packed with sugar and salt.  - Drink plenty of water, to keep you feeling full... and to protect you from mistaking thirst for hunger.  - Avoid processed foods as often as possible.  - Don’t drink your sugar (or salt). Look out for fruit drinks, sports drinks, and even coconut water — it can be shockingly high in sugar.  - Read ingredient labels and check for hidden sugar and/or high levels of sodium in any food you buy.  - When you eat out, ask about low-salt or low-sugar options (and opt for dressing on the side). On the weekend, you can relax the rules a little (but don’t go crazy). After all, I want you to be able to stick to this “diet.” So print this list out... stick it on your fridge... write it on your mirror... or just take a screenshot! If you follow these tips, I guarantee you’ll find yourself eating less and getting slim more easily... not to mention feeling much healthier. After all, your food is supposed to fill you up and nourish you... not make you hungrier. I hope you’ve found this email helpful, {NAME}. If you did, feel free to respond to this message and let me know. I’m always looking for new ways to help YOU in your health journey... And I love hearing from you! To your present and future health, Amy Lee, MD Head of Nutrition P.S. What are some of the “guilty pleasure” foods you’ve realized make you hungrier? Reply to this email and let me know. Maybe you have a big sweet tooth, and can’t say no to a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Or maybe you’re a sucker for a big bag of salty potato chips. Let’s work together to create a list of these dangerous foods. (There are tons of them out there — so feel free to share!)     This email was sent to {EMAIL} by amylee@nucific.com 19528 Ventura Blvd. #343 Tarzana, CA 91356 [Edit Profile]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Report Spam]( Â