### Four Simple Dietary Changes for a Healthier You This Spring 1. **Vegging Out**: Fill up on low-calorie, high-volume foods like salads. A study showed that eating a large low-calorie salad before a meal can help you consume fewer calories overall. Include ingredients like lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with fat-free dressing and light cheese. 2. **Get Hot**: Start your day with hot cooked cereal like oatmeal, which is more filling and has fewer calories than dried cereal. A high-fiber breakfast can also help prevent diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. 3. **Think Green**: Replace sugary sodas with green tea. Green tea has zero calories and contains catechins that can help burn calories and reduce body fat. It also has anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. 4. **Chocolate Break**: Enjoy a small piece of dark chocolate daily. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, and help manage diabetes. It also boosts serotonin, improving your mood.