Knowing what foods to eat to lose weight and what foods to cut out is extremely difficult. Maybe it is the conflicting diet advice that is available that is confusing us all. And as what you eat greatly influences how you look, we have to pinpoint the food that will give us the shape we want. Here are the top 10 foods to eat when you want to lose weight.
1. Lean protein
Protein is pure muscle fuel. The more you consume of it the greater your muscle building and fat burning capability. And as the act of building burns calories even in your sleep, you will be feeling lighter by the minute.
2. Whole grain carbs
When you want to lose weight, you want to eat the foods that are not only good for you, but that will also keep you fuller for longer. Whole grain carbs (pasta, couscous, bread and such) and brown rice, and baby potatoes are sustained energy release carbs – they keep you fuller longer.
3. Fruit
Fruit is one of the best snacks - it is low calorie and high in fiber, keeping you fuller for longer. Keep some fruit nearby to snack on.
4. Vegetables
Vegetables should take a prominent place on your meal plate – half of your plate should be filled with vegetables. That way your calories are significantly reduced.
5. Beans and other pulses
Beans and other pulses like lentils are a great way to bulk up a meal – saving you calories and money.
6. Nuts
Nuts are a very healhty snack to munch on. But try to have no more than a handful per day.
7. Chillies
Adding chillies to your meals will make you eat less of the food because of the heat. And as chillies are a fat burning food, they will also help you burn fat.
8. Fat free dairy products
Fat free dairy products contain a high amount of calcium – which are said to be a weight loss accelerator.
9. Oats
Starting your day with oats will ensure that you stay full the whole day.
10.Healthy fats
Unsaturated fats (the healthy fats) help keep us full and also help to lower cholesterol.
Exercise
Another way of losing weight is to eat less. Exercise helps one to do just that by increasing your appetite control. Make sure that you do cardio and weight training. When you train with weights you can either do free weight lifting with individual dumbbells or you can use the smarter choice – the adjustable dumbbell system, where you will only need the one pair of dumbells.
The above top ten foods that will help you lose weight should make up most of your meals. And the other unhealthy foods should be eliminated from your diet. That you you will be losing weight very soon. Just remember that in order to be more successful, you have to include regular exercise.