7 Worldly Weight Loss Tips

Losing weight can be difficult at the best of times and can make you frustrated if the results don't reflect the effort you put in it. People around the world, from the Europeans to the Asians, have maintained lower amounts of obesity by sticking to their tried and true diets. We've compared notes with cultures around the world and compiled a list of eating habits that have helped cultures stay slim.

1. Eat more fish. Follow the Japanese and Mediterranean diet to help reduce cholesterol while increasing essential fatty acid intake.

2. Eat until 80% full. Never eat till you're stuffed. Serving sizes these days are too big and we often feel that we need to eat everything on our plate. The Japanese habit of eating till they're 80% full results in less lethargy and fat storage.

3. More oil. The good kinds of course. The Mediterranean diet includes lots of olive and fish oils which help the body use stored fat as energy while reducing cardiovascular disease.

4. More fiber. The Mediterranean diet is rich in whole grains that contain lots of fiber. Fiber acts as an appetite suppressant and reduces blood sugar swings, thus reducing hunger pangs.

5. Eat often. The French eat 4-5 smaller meals compared to 3 big meals a day that North Americans are accustomed to. This keeps the metabolism active all day resulting in greater calorie burn.

6. Big lunch, light dinner. Ayurvedic philosophy believes that our digestion is most efficient when the sun is at its peak. Eat a bigger, more digestible lunch followed by a lighter dinner in the evening.

7. Drink wine. The French add wine to their meals which not only improves cardiovascular health but the resveratrol antioxidant in red wine can also help speed up your metabolism and
suppress your appetite.

By using these worldly diet tips, you will be able to eat healthy, delicious meals while staying trim.