Foods That Promote
Weight Loss
Yes, You Can Eat!
We’ve all been told that cutting calories
will help us lose weight; however,
where your calories come from matters almost as much as how
many you get. While low fat has always been toted as the best
way to go, there are many other types of food that are helpful
in losing weight as well.
Fresh, unprocessed foods
If you think about it, our bodies were designed to eat natural
foods. Our digestive systems have evolved over many years;
preservatives and artificial chemicals have existed for a
comparatively short amount of time. The foods our bodies digest
and use most efficiently are natural and unprocessed. This is
why you should try eating fresh foods as much possible. It is
also recommended that many of these foods be eaten raw because
it preserves the healthy active enzymes in fruits and
vegetables.
Dairy
Incorporating low fat dairy products into your diet helps you
lose weight faster than just cutting calories. A good way to
get enough dairy is through yogurt. Not only do they usually
come in portioned controlled cups; yogurt also contains good
bacteria that helps improve your overall health.
Low sugar
When you eat sugar, your body’s response is to immediately
release insulin to lower your blood sugar levels. With
high-sugar foods, your body can overreact to glucose levels and
produce too much insulin. This lowers your blood sugar; making
you hungry again much sooner than low sugar foods. Instead of
sugary snacks, choose foods higher in protein and fiber. These
foods absorb more slowly, making you feel full longer.
Spicy foods
When we eat foods that are really spicy, we tend to eat less.
Some studies suggest that appetite suppression is due to
capsaicin, a chemical found in many spicy foods. Others
attribute this effect to strong flavor of these foods being
less palatable.
While cutting calories and getting
appropriate amounts of
exercise are both important, incorporating some of these
foods into your diet may just give you the boost you need to
finally shed those extra pounds.
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