Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Foods For Weight Loss- Top 5 Foods That You Need To Be Eating

A lot of people struggle with picking out the right food for their weight loss plan or programme and that is exactly why I have put together a short list of diet foods that can fit any diet plan.
These top foods are for you and I sincerely hope that you will take the challenge and fit them into your healthy lifestyle.

1) The traditional oatmeal breakfast. You always want to start with a filling and energy rich meal to kick off the day so that you can stay off unhealthy snacks for the rest of the morning. Oats are high in fiber and they digest slowly which means they won't send your blood sugar levels to soaring heights and they reduce your cravings for junk food.

2) Go with lentils. The aim of our choices so far is going for something that will help keep our blood sugar level in check. lentils such as beans and chickpeas help reduce fat in the abdominal region of the body amongst others. These are very high in protein and that's always a great reason to eat anything.

3) Sardines are a great choice for their vital offering of omega 3s. You need the calcium and you need to make sure that you maintain your muscles. Remember, muscles help you burn 8 times more calories than fat tissue.

4) The old Thanksgiving pumpkin seems to be an ancient secret to weight loss. This is a great vegetable to have along with other protein and fiber rich food. Feeling fuller and satisfied is essential to helping you lose weight. Make sure that you eat some small serving of pumpkin at least 3 times a week.

5) Apples, for sugar that's good for you. One of the aims of your weight loss diet is to make sure that you keep your blood sugar levels low. Apples are a great alternative to sweets and junk food. If you find yourself craving bad sugars that you shouldn't be having then carry around an apple to munch on as a snack. This will ensure that you are getting the necessary balance of vitamins and minerals.

We hope you enjoyed these weight loss tips. If you have any questions and concerns you would like to raise, feel free to post a comment so that we can discuss them.