Healthy food for weight loss
Is it possible to eat more food and actually lose weight? Absolutely, if you eat more of healthy foods than empty calorie foods (junk food).
Not everyone realizes that you do not have to deprive yourself in order to lose weight. What you have to do is eat more of healthy foods, leaving less room for "bad" foods. If you eat healthy foods - meaning foods high in vitamins and nutrients and are flavorful - you will find that you want less of high calorie or empty calorie foods. Having a variety of foods that you like and want to eat makes it easier to maintain any changes you make to your diet.
When making any changes to the way you eat, do so slowly and don't criticize yourself if your changes take time to become a habit. Study after study has shown that making small changes is what counts. One change at a time will be easier to accomplish and stick with than making a lot of changes all at once. Every little change you make will bring benefits to your health and your waistline.
Here are some changes you can make one at a time that can give you quick weight loss results:
* Eat breakfast
A lot of people skip breakfast. This is a big mistake if you are trying to lose weight. Studies show that those who do not eat breakfast will overeat later in the day. Also, eating breakfast gets your metabolism going, and so whatever is eaten in the morning is metabolized better. If you are not a breakfast eater, try a fruit smoothie or other nutritional shakes.
* Drink water
Try to drink at least 8 glasses of water per day. Ice water is best because it will speed up your metabolism. Water is, of course, calorie free and flushes out fat. And lastly, drinking water about a half hour before eating will curb your hunger and will make it less likely that you will overeat.
* Add vegetables
Adding vegetables to some of your favorite dishes is a good way to get in some extra servings of veggies every day. Some examples are: sauces, soups, omelets, sandwiches, and salads. Of course, vegetables make a great snack by themselves or dipped in low-calorie dressings.
* Try to eat more salads
If you're anything like I used to be, as soon as I heard the word "salad," I would immediately think "boring!" That is until I figured out how creative one can be when making a salad. Try adding new vegetables that you haven't tried before or adding boiled eggs, strips of grilled chicken, cheese, and/or nuts. Keep fresh lettuce and spinach leafs on hand, and remember to go easy on the dressing or make your own healthy salad dressing. A healthy and great tasting dressing is mixed olive oil and lemon juice.
2006-09-08 01:15:31
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answered by Anonymous
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I will try to keep it simple. Your metabolism is basically the rate at which your body burns calories to create energy. So the faster your metabolism, the faster you burn calories and the easier it is to lose unwanted weight. To boost your metabolism naturally you just need to eat the right foods.
You can sit down and literally eat a 1,000-calorie dinner and yet be absolutely starving just a few hours later and the reason is simple: Because your body didnt get what it needed in those 1,000 calories so it sends signals to your brain telling you to ingest more calories and thus, the late-night cravings. That means that the surest way to end those late-night cravings and keep your weight loss goals on track is to eat a more balanced, nutritious diet that actually gives your body what it needs.
It's VERY EASY to lose weight if you eat the right foods. Check out Dr. Charles Livingston's video here: http://www.sexyjese.com - it will blow your mind.
2014-09-20 23:28:57
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answered by Anonymous
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most can foods are loaded with sodium which is a no-no.too much sodium can bloat,cause high blood pressure,etc. stay away from what u know is pure junk food(it dosen't take a genius to figure out what they are). keep ur fridge stocked with fruits and veggies. and get off soft drinks and drink either flavored water or regular. i eat a lot of wraps 'cause u can put all kinds of veggies in them and add just a little meat. but everybody has to cheat sometimes. hope this helps.
2006-09-07 10:26:56
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answered by Deep Purple 4
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Healthy foods can be your personal key to enjoying a happier and longer life. Too many individuals have fallen victim to the curse of “fast foods”, “junk food snacks” and microwave meals. These products usually contain an over-abundance of calories, fats and starches and few of those essential vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that your body craves.
http://doctorszone.net/what-are-the-top-10-healthy-foods/
2014-03-02 19:32:39
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answered by Anonymous
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By eating more fruits and vegetables, you can assure to have healthy living... More tips about health in http://natural-healthcare-tips.blogspot.com
2014-05-17 15:29:35
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answered by Come4Help 2
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Any foods that are low glycemic are healthy choices.
2006-09-07 10:22:30
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answered by It is . . . 5
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There are some useful tips here.
2006-09-10 01:41:39
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answered by Anonymous
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fruits veggies and meats (excluding hamburger) cut out all sugars (including sweets, pop, coffee and tea), carbs, and fats.
2006-09-07 10:23:57
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answered by ♥ღαмαиdα♥ღ 7
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