Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away

Start by focusing on getting the recommended servings 5-9 of fruits and vegetables every day.

"It sounds like a lot, but it is well worth it, because at the same time you are achieving your goals and feeling more comfortable fibers from the volume of food," says chef Laura Pansiero, RD.

You're also less likely to overeat because fruits and vegetables store fat in the diet. This is not to mention the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. More than 200 studies have documented qualities prevent the disease from plant chemicals found in the products, says Pansiero.

Have to get more of a proposal for: vegetables in meals rather than just serve them as the two sides on a gold platter.

"I love to take seasonal vegetables and make stir-fries, frittatas, risotto, pilafs, soups, or layer on sandwiches," says Pansiero. "It is very easy to buy a variety of vegetables and incorporate them into dishes."