{"id":406,"date":"2025-09-14T23:41:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T15:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ottimosito.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/everyday-tips-tricks-hacks-for-a-healthier-you\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T21:04:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T13:04:58","slug":"everyday-tips-tricks-hacks-for-a-healthier-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ottimosito.com\/?p=406","title":{"rendered":"Everyday Tips, Tricks & Hacks For a Healthier You"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hey guys, I hope everyone had a great weekend & if you indulged a little too much, well I got ya covered.<\/p>\n

Danielle Hamo is back for part 2 of her series. If you missed her last post, she discussed the highest fiber foods & how she likes to prepare, cook & eat each one, specifically. Just how we like it.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t know Danielle, here\u2019s a little recap again: I initially met Danielle through my friend Neda of Healthy With Nedi<\/em> & I wanted to follow her immediately. She is beautiful, smart, has a charismatic energy ( through Instagram ), is always looking to better herself &!!! she is a Registered Dietitian & Licensed Nutritionist.<\/p>\n

Her tips on Instagram Stories are INSANE. & I feel like she has some really unique hacks when it comes to eating. So after following her for a while & consuming her content on my own, I decided to invite her on to the blog to do a 3 part series. Welcome to part 2.<\/p>\n

This woman is a powerhouse when it comes to diet & nutrition & I couldn\u2019t be more excited to have her back. I\u2019ll let Danielle take it from here.<\/p>\n

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Hello again! So excited to be back sharing some tried & true tips & tricks that can make such a big difference in your day to day. As a dietitian, I always try to push for a healthy lifestyle instead of a crash diet. Embarking on a crash diet, like a juice cleanse, may result in quick weight-loss, but as soon as it is finished, you end up gaining all the weight back, & sometimes even more!<\/p>\n

Below are some tips & tricks I use daily that will help you be healthier without a huge sacrifice on taste, & can easily be worked into your existing lifestyle. They may seem small but together they will add up to make a big difference. You may have heard some of these previously, but I hope reading them again will prompt you to put them into action!<\/p>\n

EVERYDAY TIPS & TRICKS FOR A HEALTHIER YOU<\/h4>\n
\u2661 Sauces & dressings<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Always ask for salad dressing & sauces on the side as they are a pit for calories. Most salad dressings will have over 100 calories for one tablespoon, while the veggies themselves are under 30 calories for a whole cup! What I do is ask for the dressing on the side & dip my fork FIRST in the dressing & then in the salad so you get a taste with each bite ( not the opposite because when you take a piece of lettuce into the dressing it absorbs far too much ).<\/p>\n

\u2661 Eggs<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Eggs are easy to make & easy to order no matter where you are, so I think they are a great source of protein. However, I recommend only having one yolk per day because eggs are a medium-fat protein & egg whites are a lean-protein ( I recommend concentrating on eating mostly lean proteins ). The problem is, eating egg whites on their own doesn\u2019t taste very good. Instead, I mix one whole egg with an additional 2-3 egg whites, which boosts the protein content while keeping calories low & doesn\u2019t sacrifice any of the taste of regular eggs. When eating out you may not be able to order this, so instead I order hard-boiled eggs. I then slice it into quarters & take out half the yolk, which reduces the calories, fat, & cholesterol but still tastes the same.<\/p>\n

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\u2661 Portion control<\/strong><\/h5>\n

For women, the protein portion per meal is about 3 ounces, which is the size & thickness of your palm. In restaurants, 3-4 ounces will be about half of the protein that they usually serve. So whatever main dish you order, eat half of the protein ( chicken \/ fish \/ steak ). You can either take the other half home or share it with a friend. Alternatively, appetizers usually have 3-4 ounces of protein so you can get that as your main dish, like a tuna tartare with a side of vegetables.<\/p>\n

\u2661 Don\u2019t drink your calories<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Drinking doesn\u2019t fill us up the same way eating does! So I try to never consume liquid calories ( other than alcohol, of course ). This means I ditch all the sodas, juices, even green-juices ( because most have apple in it, which adds carbs ) & only drink water. If it\u2019s too plain for you, try adding mint leaves & lime or lemon slices. You should aim to drink 3 liters of water per day, which is around 10-12 glasses.<\/p>\n

Lauryn here guys: If you need help getting your water in you HAVE to get yourself a Hydro Flask. Trust me. You will drink so much more water because it keeps your water cold ( or hot ) for hours, you can get it in lots of fun colors, & the straw lid will have you reaching for it 24\/7. If you need more reasons, scope this post for the full breakdown.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2661 Condiments<\/strong><\/h5>\n

As far as condiments go, mustard is your friend & it packs a ton of flavor. 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard has only 10 calories, & that goes really far in terms of flavor. Mayonnaise has a ton of calories from fat ( 94 calories per tablespoon ) & ketchup has too much sugar ( 5g carbs per tablespoon ), so I try to avoid both. You can keep low-sugar ketchup at home or use pico de gallo instead. It\u2019s a fresh salsa of tomatoes, cilantro, chili, & onions that adds flavor for very few calories. Just chop up the above mentioned things, squeeze some lime juice on top, maybe add a tad of garlic, & you have a fresh, low cal, flavorful salsa!<\/p>\n

\u2661\u00a0<\/strong>Wear a clutch<\/strong><\/h5>\n

When you go to a party where you know they will serve food in buffet style, wear a clutch! Once you arrive at the party, order a drink, like vodka, soda & lime. Now that both your hands are busy, with the clutch & the drink, it will be much harder to start snacking on unhealthy bits like cheese & crackers.<\/p>\n

\u2661\u00a0<\/strong>Look up the menu<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Nowadays almost all restaurants have their menu online. Before going out to a restaurant, take a few minutes to look up the menu & pre-choose what you will order for dinner. Then when you get to the restaurant make sure you order first so no one can sway you!<\/p>\n

\u2661\u00a0<\/strong>Have a snack<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Always have a snack between lunch & dinner. The reason skipping meals doesn\u2019t work is because the hungrier you are, the more likely you are to make poor decisions with your diet. To combat this, I always recommend having a snack two hours prior to dinner, something with fiber & protein. A good example of a snack is 2 plain GG crackers ( fiber ) with 2 tablespoons of PBFit or any peanut butter powder ( protein ), or crudit\u00e9 ( celery, carrot sticks, jicama, cherry tomatoes, & radishes ) with 2 tablespoons of Root\u2019s oil-free hummus. Now, when you arrive at dinner you can eat a smaller meal, since I always say dinner should be the smallest meal of the day.<\/p>\n

\u2661\u00a0<\/strong>Brush your teeth <\/strong><\/h5>\n

\u00a0After dinner I brush my teeth, floss, use a tongue scraper, mouthwash \u2013 the whole nine yards! That way I am less likely to snack after because I don\u2019t want to mess up my perfectly cleaned teeth.<\/p>\n

Lauryn again! You guys need to get some Wisps to keep in your bag. They\u2019re small, fit in any purse, & not only are they great for the girl whose always G2G, they\u2019re perfect for exactly what Danielle just said. That way if you\u2019re out at a restaurant, you can jet to the restroom to brush your teeth right after dinner.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2661\u00a0<\/strong>Carry GG crackers <\/strong><\/h5>\n

By now you must have already heard that you should eat more fiber! But the easiest way to add lots of fiber to your diet, but not a lot of carbs is by eating GG crackers. One cracker has 20 calories & 4 grams of fiber & is SO filling you will naturally eat less food throughout the day. Use them instead of bread at breakfast or for a snack, & just make sure to always put a spread on them or you might choke! ( They are super dry but topping them with Greek cream cheese or avocado makes them much more palatable ).<\/p>\n

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If you haven\u2019t checked out Danielle\u2019s first post on easy ways to add more fiber to your diet, stalk it here. Stay tuned because part 3 of Danielle\u2019s series will be up soon. In the meantime, be sure to follow Danielle on Instagram. She\u2019s always sharing tons of value.<\/p>\n

As always, share any of your tried & true health tips that I need to try below.<\/p>\n

x, lauryn<\/p>\n

+ for more on why we love GG crackers, check out this post.<\/em><\/p>\n

++ scope my favorite water medleys to up your H2O intake.<\/em><\/p>\n

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