Four Magical
Weight Loss Foods That Every Dieter Should Know
As
a general rule weight loss foods are those that make you feel fuller without
adding all kinds of empty calories. Adding these foods to your diet on a
regular basis will help you to lose weight faster. Here are some of the top
contenders.
Beans are at the
top of list for several reasons. They come in many varieties, meaning they're
versatile and you don't have to get bored eating them every day. They are low
in fat, but very satisfying. They are packed with protein. And they contain
plenty of fiber, which not only adds to how full you feel, but also reduces
your risk for several diseases. The only thing you have to watch out for are fried
beans that have extra fat added, and canned beans that are too high in sodium.
But you'll be doing yourself a tasty favor by eating any variety of dried
beans.
Whole grains. There's
one change you can make in your diet that's very easy: stop eating refined
grains. The "refining" process gets rid of most of the good stuff,
making them so void of nutrition that they actually have to re-add nutrients to
make the process complete. All of that so our bread and rice can be pure white.
To be blunt, it's ridiculous. Start eating whole grains to get the full nutrition
nature put there in the first place.
Olive oil (or any
other oil high in monounsaturated fat). Surprised? Yes, it still has many
calories as any other kind of fat (9 calories per gram) but fat adds to the
feeling of fullness. It also adds a nice flavor to many different foods.
Besides olive oil is one of the healthiest fats that you can. So, while it may
seem to be a lot of calories up front, the amount of calories you eat later
will actually go down because it's so satisfying.
Oatmeal is another
one of the best weight loss foods out there. A few years ago it got some good
press for being able to reduce cholesterol. It's true, it is. But did you know
that it has about the same amount of soluble and insoluble fiber? Again, it
makes you feel fuller and is good for your overall health. Plus, it's low in
calories. Most people think of oatmeal as a breakfast food, but it has a flavor
that works well with many different foods. Therefore, it can be incorporated
into any number of dishes throughout the day.
There
are many more weight loss foods, no question about it. But the four mentioned
above will give you a great start on losing weight. Keep trying to reduce the
bad foods, and increase the good ones and your waistline and health will be the
better for it.
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