Cut down on carbs. At meals, there’s no need to gorge on “empty” carbohydrates and this includes: white bread, rice, pasta, potato and baked corn … Replace with small portions of “good carbs” like wheat pasta, brown rice, high fiber cereals, whole grain breads, and sweet potato …

Aim for protein rich food. Not just lean meats, chicken and fish; but also eggs, dairy, nuts, beans and legumes …

Eat plenty of vegetables of different types, fresh or cooked. Fill up half of your plate with green leafy vegs and others … add little dressing and spices …

(1) good carbs (No! empty carbs…)

(2) protein rich food (meat, fish…)

(3) vegetables (salads, cooked…)

Eat clean! Avoid processed, fatty “fast food” as much as possible. Limit sugar and salt, and food or drinks containing added artificial flavor and caffeine. Try to eat slowly, and also eat then drink separately (no soda). Skip the dessert. Snack on healthy snacks in between meals. Don’t eat late in evening. Drink plenty of water! Listen to your body – stop eating when you’re full…

Most important remember: we eat to live, not live to eat!