Did you know you can eat your way to weight loss? Find out how to incorporate nutrient dense foods into your diet. In this episode, Shannon makes "Garlicky Greens" and shows correct portion sizes for weight loss and optimal health!
Four ways to EAT your way to Weight Loss!
- Eat Deep Leafy Greens
Examples: kale, chard, collard greens, etc. These nutrient dense foods contains many vitamins and minerals with little caloric content. They are a great source of calcium and are so good for you!! - Eat Whole Foods
You will be surprised just how much is in your food once you start reading food labels! The more foreign ingredients (which names you can not pronounce), the more likely that it is bad for you. Stick to whole foods and minimize your amount of processed foods. When purchasing packaged, processed foods, read labels and avoid added sugar, preservatives, and food colorings. These toxic food additives are hard for your body to process and often are stored in fat cells, MAKING YOU FAT!!! A good rule of thumb: the less ingredients the better. Whole foods are also much cheaper than packaged foods and we all need to save a little money right now! - Eat Fat, Lose Fat
That's right, eat good essential fatty acids, and you will lose weight! Fish oil, flax oil, coconut oil, borage oil, primrose oil, and olive oil are healthy fats that can help you lose weight. After eating these good fats, your body temperature rises and your metabolism is boosted! Fats also satiate you, especially since your brain is mostly fat and in need of good fats. Incorporate these GOOD fats into your diet everyday to promote weight loss. Stay tuned for my episode that explains these GOOD fats in more detail. Also, check out Eat Fat, Lose Fat: The Healthy Alternative to Trans Fats - Eat Fiber
Fiber such as whole grains, beans, flax seeds, root vegetables, and fruits and vegetables with the skins can help you lose weight! Fiber helps eliminate metabolic waste and regulate blood sugar levels. Maintaining blood sugar levels will reduce the storage of excess fat in your body. Fiber also promotes a sense of satiety, or fullness, after a meal, which helps to prevent overeating and weight gain.
