Weight Loss Foods

A weight loss lifestyle is all about eating healthy and following a weight loss exercise plan. So, if you give up junk food for weight loss what foods should you eat that is healthy and very nutritious? The following is a list of healthy foods that must be included in your diet, but before you do so, please consult your doctor to ensure that you do not have any allergies.

• Seaweed

  Seaweed and weight loss are bed fellows as seaweed speeds up the body's metabolic rate. Seaweeds are also full of iodine and minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc.

• Ginger

  Ginger is recommended for weight loss as it helps digestion and boosts the immunity. The latest research also suggests that ginger also inhibits the development of certain cancers.

• Olive Oil

  You may wonder why an "oil" is recommended for weight loss! Well, this is because your body needs fat to absorb the vitamins, but not just any old fat will do. You have to ensure you eat fat for weight loss and not just to satisfy your taste buds. The Olive Oil has high levels of monounsaturated fat which not only speeds up your metabolic rate but will also reduce your bad cholesterol level while raising the good ones. This means that Olive Oil not only helps you to loose weight, but it also reduces the risk of heart disease. But, be advised that it is still a "fat" and too much of it will result in you putting on weight.

• Vegetable Cocktails.

  One of the best ways to satisfy your hunger and ensure your body gets all the vitamins and minerals it needs. One of the best ways to do this is to ensure you have a cocktail of juiced vegetables, such as Cabbage, Carrots, Tomato, Cucumber, Broccoli. This cocktail is easily absorbed by the body and is also low in calories. In order to ensure the vitamins in the cocktail is absorbed quickly, take a tablespoon full of olive oil just before you start juicing the vegetables. Also, some people may not like the taste of juiced cabbage in their cocktails, if this is the case, rather than cut out cabbages from your cocktail altogether, include an apple in your cocktail.

• Flaxseeds

  Flaxseed is an excellent source of Omega 3, 6 and 9. It also contains protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Flaxseed is a healthy alternative to fish, specially as the National Health Agencies are warning us about the over consumption of fish (farmed or wild). Although oily fish is very healthy, the seas have been polluted by man kind to the extend that the disadvantage of eating fish far out ways its advantages. Flaxseed is therefore a healthier option.

• Soya

  Non-Gm Soya is an excellent source of protein and Isoflavones, making soya a great way of reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer. Soya is useful in weight loss as being rich in protein, it helps you feel fuller and it also indirectly helps to speed up your metabolic rate.

• Milk

  Milk is high in protein, calcium and vitamins A, B12, and D. Naturally its best to stick to fat free milk.

• Lentils

  Lentils are excellent source of Potassium which is needed for a healthy cardiovascular system. Lentils are also useful to any weight loss program as they prevent water retention.

• Beans

  Beans are a good source of Protein, minerals and fibre. They are very useful to weight loss as they stabilize the blood sugar which means you are less likely to feel hungry.

• Water

  Drinking water for weight loss is an easy way of loosing weight. Quite often when you feel hungry, your body is just thirsty. Your body has been programmed to recognise that it can get water from food and so if you ignore the thirst signals then your body will resort to producing the hunger signals. Remember, water has no calories and it regulates the metabolism as well, so aim to drink at least two litres a day.

• Avocado

  Avocado is a great source of good fats which aids with the metabolisation of body fat during a work out.

• Lean Beef

  Lean beef is a great source of Protein and contains L-carnitine which helps your body to burn fat for energy. But remember that the leaner the beef the better it is and ideally go for the organic ones.

• Live Yoghurt

  Live yoghurt is useful to weight loss as it has live cultures which are essential for a healthy gut. Yoghurt also contains vitamins, protein and calcium.

• Eggs

  Eggs are excellent source of protein which, indirectly, helps to speed up your body's the metabolic rate. Eggs are one of natures most complete meals. But be aware of the egg yoke as just one yoke contains your recommended daily amount of bad cholesterol.

• Whole grains

  Eating whole grains such as wheat, corn, oat, barley, rye and rice will help you feel fuller through out the day. but to assist with your weight loss program, try not to eat these after 5pm.

• Berries

  Berries are an excellent alternative to sugary treats such as chocolates and sweets. They are the natures sweets.

• Brown rice

  Brown rice is full of vitamin B which helps to control the blood sugar, which means you are less likely to feel hungry soon after.

• Broccoli

  One of the healthiest vegetables for a weight loss diet is broccoli as it has a high amounts of vitamins and minerals. Therefore it provides maximum nutrition with minimum calories.