The Top 5 Foods To Include In Your Weight Loss Diet
It is quite understandable that the first method you will try when it comes to losing weight is by reducing the amount of food you consume per day. Yes, this works too but it might come with several side effects that you can do without. A significant drop in energy can arise when you simply take the "eat less" route which is not advisable. What some people don't know is that simply swapping certain food groups can lead to weight loss without causing any negative side effects on the body.
Below is a list of the top 5 foods that you should definitely include in your weight loss diet. These foods help you feel satisfied without adding too much to your weight and can even assist in burning off some built-up fat.
Beef, Pork, Chicken and Other Meat
Yes, you read that right. Try including meat into your daily diet. But this only applies if the meat is taken from animals that are naturally bred. This means that the beef, chicken, lamb, or pork must be from an animal that was not given hormone-boosting drugs or grains as their daily source of food. If the animal was naturally grown and ate mostly grass and other natural foods then their meat should be extremely healthy.
Bottom Line: Meat from animals that were naturally grown and given all natural food will be a healthy addition to your diet and hold a decent amount of Omega-3 fatty acids and less Omega-6 fatty acids.
Despite what you may have heard, eggs are among the healthiest foods that you can eat. In fact, you can throw away the claim that eggs can increase the risk of heart ailments because that is as far from the truth as you can get. The fact of the matter is that eating eggs help in transforming bad cholesterol (LDL) to good cholesterol (HDL) and also come with a unique type of antioxidant to help cleanse your body of free radicals.
Bottom Line: Eggs are one of the healthiest foods available to mankind and its ability to help satiate your hunger means fewer calories consumed per day.
Fruits and Vegetables
Does this entry really need to be explained? Including vegetables in your diet allows you to gain a healthy source of fiber, antioxidants, and numerous other nutrients your body needs. They can help prevent ailments such as diabetes and lowers the risk of developing cancer. Fruits are also a good source of antioxidants and Vitamin C and can help you feel full without piling on the calories.
Bottom Line: Vegetables and fruits are low energy density foods that can help feed your appetite without feeding the weighing scale. They are also extremely healthy and help to boost the body's immune system.
Garcinia Cambogia
Garcinia Cambogia has long since been used as a cooking ingredient but has recently shown promise when it comes to its weight loss properties. The fruit is growing in popularity within the weight loss industry thanks to its hydroxycitric acid (HCA) content. This compound has shown to have an effect on the body's metabolism and it can speed up the metabolic system to help burn fat faster.
Bottom Line: Including Garcinia Cambogia into your ingredients should help in weight loss thanks to its ability to boost metabolism.
Nuts and Seeds
Nuts and seeds are known to have tons of nutrients and are a great source of magnesium and Vitamin E. While nuts and seeds are part of the high-density food groups, eating a moderate amount per day can help regulate insulin, enhance immunity, and help you lose weight. Of course, moderation is the key here.
Bottom Line: Include nuts and seeds into your daily diet as they are filled with essential nutrients but don't overeat them.
Final Thoughts
Changing your daily diet can be more beneficial than simply eating less. These 5 food groups listed above are not only healthy but they can also help reduce your weight naturally. Keep in mind that exercise is an essential part of the weight loss process so try to include a decent amount of time in working out as well.
James Yougler is a blogger, writer, and contributor at Consumer Review.