Kathy Freston's 3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Diet

Why is it that vowing to eat better so often feels like biting off more than you can chew? In her latest book, The Lean, wellness expert Kathy Freston presents a 30-day plan for "leaning" into good health—gradually and gently. Here, a few toe-in-the-water tips that are too easy not to follow.

Cinnamon

Work two tablespoons of vinegar or a heaping teaspoon of cinnamon into your recipes. These two ingredients have been shown to increase insulin sensitivity and keep blood sugar levels steady—which could help prevent postmeal pangs.