Guest guest Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 > >10 Super Foods, 2 Months, 1 New You > > > > > > > > > >Fiber, fat, protein, carbohydrate -- you need it all to keep your diet > >balanced. Choosing the right kind of fiber, fat, protein, and carbs is the > >key to eating a balanced diet while losing weight sensibly -- without > >depriving yourself, hurting your health, or making it difficult to sustain > >the improvements you are making. > > > > > >Over the next two months, add these 10 super foods to your diet one at a > >time, and keep them there forever: > > > >1. Beans: Beans such as chick peas, kidney beans, and black beans are > >packed with fiber, and research shows that diets high in fiber can help > >boost weight loss efforts. High-fiber foods help you feel fuller longer > >because they are digested slowly. Boost your fiber intake gradually, over a > >period of several weeks, to prevent uncomfortable side effects such as gas. > >2. Peanut butter: A bit of healthy fat is better for weight loss than > >eating a very low-fat diet. A recent study revealed that when people > >included peanuts or peanut butter in a reduced-calorie diet, they were more > >likely to stick with the diet. > >3. Pears: This high-fiber fruit is a great way to start a meal. In a > >study, people who ate a pear or an apple before each meal lost more weight > >than people who didn't munch on the fruit beforehand. > >4. Almonds: Healthy fat, fiber, vitamin E, protein -- almonds contain > >it all! Portion out small snack sizes ahead of time for a calorie-conscious, > >satisfying treat. > >5. Low-fat yogurt: Yogurt is a good source of calcium, and early > >research suggests a high-calcium diet may help ward off weight gain or boost > >weight loss efforts in someone who is cutting back on calories. > >6. Olive oil: This excellent source of monounsaturated fat may help you > >reap more rewards for your efforts at the gym. In a study, exercise appeared > >to burn off calories from unsaturated fat much more readily than it burned > >off saturated fat calories. > >7. Green tea: A small study suggests that drinking green tea regularly > >may give a mild boost to weight loss efforts. Plus, it's loaded with > >antioxidants. > >8. Fish: Although fruits and vegetables should be the cornerstones of > >your healthy eating habits, don't kick protein out of your diet. Your body > >needs protein to build lean muscle, and protein helps sate your appetite. > >Fish such as salmon and tuna are great choices because they contain healthy > >unsaturated fats, instead of the saturated fats found in most red meats and > >poultry. > >9. Whole-grain breads and cereals: Whole grains are another great > >source of fiber. You need at least 25 grams of fiber per day -- more if you > >are a man under 40 -- to achieve long-term health benefits. One study > >revealed that 26 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories of food resulted in more > >weight loss than a diet with only 7 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories of > >food. > >10. Spinach: Low-calorie, rich in nutrients and fiber -- raw spinach is > >almost the perfect food. Try to eat a cup of raw, leafy green vegetables > >such as spinach each day. Add fresh spinach to soups, slow-cooker meals, and > >sandwiches. > > > >These 10 food choices are not a recipe for weight loss on their own -- > >combine smart food choices with portion control and exercise to make them > >work for you. For best results, when you add one of these super foods each > >week, simultaneously cut back on a high-calorie, low-nutrition food from > >your diet. > > > >After incorporating all 10 super foods for only two months, you'll have made > >tremendous progress in transforming your diet for long-term health. Have a safe, happy, and healthy new year! Your KOPS Pal Always, , Jr. TOPS #TX 1432, Spring 117.75 lbs. gone/95.75 in TOPS from highest weight on renewal Reinstated 1 year KOPS/Current goal met August 4, 2005. " Miracles will happen as we speak But we're never gonna survive unless we get a little crazy No we're never gonna survive unless we are a little crazy No no we'll never survive unless we get a little bit.... " -Crazy by Alanis Morissette (originally done by Seal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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