30 Bad Eating Habits To Kick By The Time You're 30

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17. Relying on heavy sauces, condiments and fats for flavor

Cooking fats, rich sauces and condiments can turn a legitimate meal into a disastrous one, when it comes to your calorie and fat intake. Go ahead and indulge in pasta carbonara or a delicious steak smothered in herbed butter sauce on occasion, but the rest of the time keep it light by replacing these foods with spices. Experiment with different spice blends, and remember a little can go a long way in terms of flavor. This also eliminates the need for adding extra salt and provides a host of health benefits for your metabolism and digestion (think turmeric, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, paprika, cayenne pepper, etc.).