30 Easy Ways to Cut Calories

Prevent weight gain and lose weight by cutting won't-be-missed calories. We've got 30 ways to cut calories with simple swaps and a little planning.

By Katherine C. Nugent
Reviewed by Elizabeth Burt, R.D., 2009

If you save 100 calories each day for one month, you'll lose about 1 pound. If you were able to cut 500 calories a day, you could lose a pound in a week. With that in mind, we've gathered 30 ridiculously easy ways to cut calories (from filling your plate with veggies to picking the right kind of cereal); combine a few each day or attempt just one -- either way, your waistline will thank you.