Weight Loss

You are what you eat. Put healthy food in your body and you will be a picture of health. Put junk food inside and sooner or later you will end up in the hospital. To lose weight, you need to eat the right food in the right proportions at the right time.

There are some foods that actually benefit weight loss. Of course, they must be eaten in moderation and must complement an exercise program. However, you can boost your fat loss by eating certain foods in particular.

I’ve given a list of foods below that are very popular for helping people lose weight. Choose the foods that you like and eat them in the correct quantities. I’ve not stated the quantities because they vary with each individual. You will need to find out for yourself how much to eat and what the calorie content is. Just use Google to help you.

Also take note that you will want to limit your carb intake even if it is the healthy kind. You do not need to eliminate carbs, but I wouldn’t recommend more than 30 percent of your daily calorie intake come from carbs.

Now let’s look at the foods.

For protein, these are some of the popular sources. The body burns calories to digest protein. Protein helps to repair your muscles and also boosts your metabolism.

Protein sources –

•Eggs
•Chicken Breast
•Turkey Breast
•Salmon (wild Alaskan)
•Bison/Buffalo Meat
•Whey protein, Casein protein or both(supplement powders)
•Tuna
•Grass Fed Beef





These are some of the best protein sources available. Cook them right and you will have a very healthy meal.

Now we’ll look at the carbs. Carbs have received bad publicity to say the least. There are diets recommending cutting out all carbohydrates from your diet, etc. This is not necessary. A healthy diet does include carbs. It’s the type and quantity that matters. You will want to avoid carbs like white bread, pasta and white rice. All these have a high GI and cause insulin spikes.

Eat the starchy carbs below for best results in your weight loss program.

•Oatmeal (old fashioned)
•100% whole wheat bread 
•100% whole wheat pasta
•Yams or sweet potatoes
•Brown rice or basmati rice
•White potatoes
•Beans
•Chick peas (garbanzo beans)
•Quinoa

Vegetables are also an essential part of your diet. You will need the fiber to aid with digestion. The best way to eat vegetables will be to boil them. However, many people find this too bland and unappetizing. So, you may lightly sauté them with olives oil and spices.

Eat any of the vegetables listed below.

•broccoli
•mushrooms
•cucumbers
•asparagus
•salad greens/lettuce
•tomatoes
•bell peppers (green and red)
•onions
•spinach
•Zucchini


There is often debate among fitness pros if fruits should be consumed during a weight loss program. One group believes that the fruit sugars do not help with the weight loss. Another group believes that fruits are good for the body and one should consume them daily.

The best advice would be to consume them in moderation. Fruits have anti-oxidant properties and are very beneficial to the body. Do consume 1 serving a day of the fruits listed below.

•Grapefruit
•Bananas
•Peaches
•Cantaloupe
•Oranges
•Grapes
•Strawberries
•Apples
•Blueberries
•Pineapple

These are the power foods that you should be consuming to enjoy good health and give your body the nutrition it needs. A clean and healthy diet is crucial for fat loss. Make it a habit to eat wholesome and nutritious food.