| Losing weight is about eating clean and eating | | | | to aid in healthy weight loss when consumed in |
| smart, it is about being aware and accountable for | | | | moderation. The high fat content can prevent |
| everything we put in our bodies. Those who are | | | | cravings, which lead to unhealthy food choices. |
| looking for a quick fix will be disappointed. There is | | | | Nuts are packed with powerful nutrients and |
| no secret to losing weight, nor is there a magic | | | | make a great on-the-go snack, but portion control |
| diet...sorry! It all boils down to what we put in our | | | | is the key. |
| mouths. The age old saying, you are what you | | | | 5. Fresh Produce - Fresh fruits and vegetables |
| eat, is exactly right, 75% (if not more) of the | | | | should make up the largest portion of your diet. |
| weight loss battle is related to food. By initiating | | | | Most vegetables, particularly the green leafy |
| small changes to your regular diet, eliminating | | | | variety, are naturally low in carbs, high in |
| certain foods and incorporating healthy | | | | antioxidants, and very low in calories. It is |
| alternatives, you will notice the weight dropping | | | | recommended to include produce in all varieties |
| off in a short time. The other 25% of the | | | | and colors into your diet. Increasing your daily |
| equation is exercise. In order to achieve optimum | | | | consumption of produce will decrease your overall |
| results, a healthy diet and regular exercise go | | | | caloric intake, leading to healthy weight loss. |
| hand-in-hand. | | | | 6. Yogurt - Research has found that eating |
| Here are top 10 Super Foods that keep your | | | | low-fat yogurt daily significantly increases fat |
| metabolism revved so you burn more fat. Try to | | | | burning potential. This particular study found those |
| incorporate as many of these as you can into | | | | who ate low-fat yogurt daily lost on average |
| your diet immediately: | | | | 22% more weight, 61% more body fat, and 81% |
| | | | more belly fat! Beware of the sweet fruity |
| 1. Oatmeal | | | | yogurts, they are usually higher in calories and |
| 2. Egg Whites | | | | sugar, and avoid those sweetened with artificial |
| 3. Grapefruit | | | | sweeteners. Low-fat Greek yogurt is an excellent |
| 4. Nuts | | | | choice and can be sweetened with honey or |
| 5. Fresh Produce | | | | agave. |
| 6. Yogurt | | | | 7. Brown Rice - Brown rice is a nutrient rich whole |
| 7. Brown rice | | | | grain. Among the many other health benefits of |
| 8. 100% Whole Grains | | | | brown rice, the high fiber content is what makes |
| 9. Beans | | | | it such an excellent food for weight loss. High fiber |
| 10. Green Tea | | | | provides bulk that keeps you full a lot longer, |
| 1. Oatmeal - is a great way to start the day. | | | | preventing sugar cravings that lead to poor food |
| Oats, in any variety (quick, rolled, old-fashioned, | | | | choices. |
| steel cut, but not instant), are high in fiber | | | | 8. 100% Whole Grains - For the same reasons as |
| providing your body with a steady source of fuel | | | | brown rice, whole grain pastas, breads, cereals |
| while keeping your blood sugar level stable. It | | | | are the recommended choice for healthy weight |
| keeps you full longer so you won't crave that | | | | loss. Sprouted grain breads are my recent |
| mid-morning sugar fix. | | | | discovery; they are a complete protein that is |
| 2. Egg Whites - When compared to the whole | | | | digested by the body more efficiently. The low |
| egg, the whites are definitely the healthier choice. | | | | gluten content of sprouted grain breads makes |
| One egg white contain 17 calories, 0.1g fat, 0g | | | | them an excellent food for a flat belly. |
| saturated fats, 0mg cholesterol, and 5g protein. | | | | 9. Beans and Lentils - Beans and lentils (also called |
| The egg yolk, on the other hand, contains a | | | | legumes) are a power food. They are high in |
| whopping 55 calories, 4.5g fat, 1.6g saturated fats, | | | | protein, high in soluble fiber, and have a low |
| 210mg cholesterol, and 2.7g protein. The numbers | | | | glycemic index which makes them the perfect |
| speak for themselves. | | | | food for weight loss. |
| 3. Grapefruit - They are delicious, juicy, fragrant | | | | 10. Green Tea - Certain compounds in green tea |
| and a powerful weight loss agent. The grapefruit | | | | have shown to aid in weight loss. High |
| diet has been around for years and has avid | | | | concentrations of catechin polyphenols along with |
| supporters, but now, there is actual research that | | | | other chemicals in green tea increase the bodys |
| proves grapefruits promote healthy weight loss. | | | | fat oxidization and thermogenesis. In other words, |
| Red grapefruits, in particular, have an insulin | | | | green tea helps rev up your metabolism and |
| reducing property which aids in weight loss and | | | | increase your fat burning potential. Green tea has |
| improved health. | | | | many more health benefits and is recommended |
| 4. Nuts - Nuts are calorie rich and high in fat, so | | | | as part of a healthy diet. |
| how are they a skinny food? Nuts are mostly | | | | SOURCES: Zemel, M. International Journal of |
| unsaturated fat, which is good fat; they lower | | | | Obesity, April 2005; vol 29: pp 391-397. News |
| LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and have shown | | | | release, General Mills. |