There’s no cure-all for losing fat, but eating the right foods can get us going on a sustainable path towards better health and a fitter body.
No need to go crazy and put yourself on an extreme diet — going on a diet can be as easy as incorporating the right foods into your meals, eating less of the bad stuff, and finding a balance between enjoying yourself and feeling good about your body. That being said, the bottom line of losing weight is eating a calorie deficit, which can theoretically be accomplished with any diet. People soon find, though, that eating the right foods makes this so much easier, as healthy fats, protein, and nutrient-packed foods can help us feel more satiated and less likely to indulge in high-calorie snacks throughout the day. Without further ado, here are three of my favorite foods that will help you along the weight loss journey. 1. Chicken There’s a reason that you always hear about chicken breast when it comes to diets and weight loss. Chicken is a great source of protein, and chicken breast in particular offers you that protein without the extra fat and calories of other cuts of meat. Plus, the amino acids and lean protein in the meat satiate you and offer your body a prolonged fuel source. Obviously, eating fried chicken is not the solution here, as the additional fat and calories will add up pretty quickly, not to mention the unhealthy oils that fried foods are often cooked up in. 2. Broccoli You can’t go wrong with broccoli. It packs a high amount of fiber, is low carb, and offers you a number of nutrients your body needs to function well. Its high calcium content and relatively low calorie-to-nutrient ratio means that broccoli helps fill you up without breaking your diet. Just taking a look at some of the nutrition stats is astounding. For 1 cup of broccoli, you get only 30 calories, 6 grams of carbs, and 2.5 grams of protein, not to mention high amounts of vitamin C and vitamin K. 3. Nuts Nuts are another food that is low carb, high fat and offers a healthy amount of protein for your body. This is especially true for almonds and cashews, which have more good fat than potentially unhealthy saturated fats, and also give you plenty of protein, which helps your body stay full longer. This keeps you from overeating throughout the day. Plus, in my humble opinion, nuts taste pretty great. I like mixing cashews in with my Greek yogurt in the morning, or even as a snack when I get hungry at random times in the day. Conclusion There are many other foods that will help you along the fat-loss journey, and the list is definitely not limited to these three types. One thing to remember: Balance is key. Don’t make your life a living hell by depriving yourself of things that you enjoy, but don’t completely fall off the wagon either. There are lots of food out there. Start eating more of the good ones, and you’ll start to see changes over time. We Already Know the Best Diet for Humans Don’t worry: It doesn’t involve counting calories or nutrient scapegoatsheated.medium.com If you haven't checked out Medium for more of my stories, click here.
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