ten foods you can eat on a diet when it comes to losing weight most people
assume that the secret is slimming down and shedding those extra pounds is
simply to consume less food on average but the real secret to losing weight
might not be eating less per se but instead eating better while the human
body needs a certain amount of calories every day to keep firing on all
cylinders where you're getting those calories from can have a significant
impact on your overall health and weight are you snacking on foods that are low
in nutritional value and high in empty calories are you selecting foods to eat
that will ensure you're getting the most nutritional bang for your buck to make
things a little bit easier here's a list of weight-loss friendly foods that can
make an ideal addition to your weight loss journey one thing you should never
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offer when trying to manage your weight what you eat can make a major difference
in how successful you are in meeting your weight-loss goals as nutritional
researcher Chris Gunners of Health Line suggests not all calories are created
equal here's a list of 10 foods which
according to Gunnar's have been scientifically proven to help you when
it comes to losing weight number 1 eggs in addition to being a dense source of
nutrients a healthy helping of eggs leaves you feeling full and satiated for
longer periods of time making them an ideal choice for breakfast foods
compared to car peppy foods like bagels eggs are also a major source of protein
and healthy fat which means they shell out plenty of nutritional value to help
you start your day off right so what are you waiting for get crackin
number two leafy greens this category of foods includes kale spinach collards and
Swiss chards as well as several other types of edible leaf egde --that make a
positive contribution in nearly any healthy diet leafy greens are low in
calories and carbs and also come packed with healthy servings of fiber and
antioxidants if you're trying to lose weight be sure not to leave these greens
out of your meal plan number three salmon if it's good enough for a grizzly
bear it is good enough for you fatty fish such as salmon come packed to the
gills with nutrients such as high quality protein healthy fats and iodine
an essential nutrient for thyroid function and managing your body's
metabolism salmon is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids which according to
the research are helpful for your body to reduce inflammation and prevent
obesity and metabolic diseases if you're fishing for more seafood suggestions to
improve your diet you can also cast a wide net by including other fatty fish
such as mackerel trout sardines and herring number four cruciferous
vegetables the term cruciferous vegetables refers to veggies such as
broccoli cauliflower cabbage and Brussels sprouts in other words all the
foods your parents made you eat as a kid before you are allowed to leave the
table while they might have seemed unappetizing back then it might change
your mind to learn that these veggies are a good source of fiber as well as
relatively high in protein making them a useful meat alternative for plant-based
listeners out there now let's see if you can clean your
plate or no dessert for you young man
number five beef and chicken butt besties
you might say I thought meat was unhealthy
well processed meat is indeed not great for your health studies have indicated
that unprocessed red meat does not in fact increase your risk of heart disease
or diabetes and correlations between red meat and cancer are similarly weak and
inconclusive in fact Gunnar's suggests that not only is meat
less harmful than we initially thought it's high protein content also makes it
beneficial for weight loss this is because protein is the most filling
nutrient by far and a diet that is high in protein can also assist in helping
you burn extra calories throughout the day just make sure you're still getting
your nutrients that meat can't offer such as vitamin C and fiber for more
info on that you can check out one of our other videos 9 reasons to eat more
protein number 6 boiled potatoes there's a reason potatoes were an entire country
staple crop for the longest time potatoes are packed with an extremely
dense variety of nutrients so many in fact that there have been reports of
people living for extended periods of time on a diet of nothing but potatoes
these versatile tubers are rich in potassium an important nutrient that
helps control blood pressure as well as extremely filling to help deter loading
up on empty calories from other food sources
additionally letting potatoes cool after you boil them will also cause them to
form high amounts of resistant starch which is a fiber like substance that's
been linked to benefits such as improved weight loss
number seven tuna you can tune a piano but can you tune a fish
tuna is a lean a low-calorie source of protein that's popular among
bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts as a way of loading up on protein while
minimizing calories and fat intake if you're on a diet that puts an emphasis
on protein the chicken of the sea might be a good place to start just make sure
you're buying it from an ecologically sustainable source number eight legumes
beans lentils and other legumes are yet another healthy source of protein and
fiber to help you manage your weight and reach your weight-loss goals like boiled
potatoes mini legumes also contain some amount of resistant starch which as we
said before has been linked to weight loss as well
number nine soups foods that contain a large amount of water typically have a
low energy density meaning that they make people consume fewer calories than
high density foods since soup is a liquid saying it contains a large amount
of water feels a little bit like a no-brainer
in fact by taking other foods and using them as ingredients in soup you can
expect to feel more sated and get fewer calories from the meal than if you had
just simply eaten the ingredients as a solid food so the next time you're
dining out maybe consider asking your server about the soup of the day
number 10 cottage cheese for those of you who aren't vegan or
lactose-intolerant dairy based products can be a highly beneficial source of
protein one of the best examples of this is caught as cheese which contains a
huge amount of protein while also being relatively low in carbs and fat dairy
products such as cottage cheese are also high in calcium which is also believed
to help your body burn excess fat say cheese
as you can see people looking to start their personal weight-loss journey don't
have to feel as though their options are restricted when it comes to food
when you're in the mindset of dieting chances are you're only focused on
losing weight and not much else rather than simply counting calories a
healthy meal plan should be all about making sure your body gets the essential
nutrients it needs to stay functional and efficient and of course just because
something is healthy doesn't mean it can't also taste good in fact the ten
food items we've listed here only scratch the surface when it comes to
healthy and nutritional food choices the help with weight loss be on the lookout
for part two of this video in which we tell you about ten more foods to help
you make healthy choices and meet all of your weight loss goals if you're
wondering how to lose weight remember that to lose weight you must not only
change up your diet but also add activity and exercise into your life
listen to your body try out what works for you to enjoy this video are you
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