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This is a summary from an article in prevention magazine that suggests 7 foods that should stay in your diet even though many people try to avoid them while trying to lose weight or eat healthy.
As always the key is not eliminating any particular food but to eat it in moderation. We all have to find the method that works for us.
Below are the foods the article says you should continue to eat and why.
Bread is an excellent source of carbohydrates which boost brain chemicals and curb overeating. As your body digests carbohydrates it releases insulin and channels a chemical in to the brain making you feel calm, happy and have fewer cravings. Whole grains are the healthiest breads and one serving is one slice, a small roll or half of an English muffin.
Pasta and rice are about 70% water and by eating fluid-rich foods you will fill full longer and since pasta is a carbohydrate it has the same effects on the brain as breads.
Potatoes are good for you if they are boiled or baked. They form resistant starch in your large intestine which is a fiber that burns fat. A healthy potato serving is the size of a fist.
Peanut Butter is rich in healthy fats and can help banish belly flab. PB is high in mono-unsaturated fatty acids and prevents accumulation of fat around the midsection, boosts calorie burn and promotes weight loss. A snack that includes peanut butter can help you stay full for a few hours. PB is high in calories so stick to a 2 tablespoon portion.
Cheese is a great source of calcium which burns calories and fat. At about 100 calories per ounce cheese is often on a do not eat list but its calcium improves your ability to burn calories and fat. If you don’t get enough calcium a hormone can be released that can cause the body to store fat. Stick to no more than 2 ounces of cheese and choose the light varieties to save calories but still get the calcium.
Dark Chocolate satisfies the most common craving for those on a diet. Having a small bite or two of this favorite treat is not really that bad for you. Some studies suggest it is even good for your heart. Keep you consumption to a minimum and savor every bite and you’ll find that little piece more satisfying than wolfing down an entire candy bar.
Fruit soothes a sweet tooth and is lower in calories than most sweets. Fruit does contain natural sugar fructose but it doesn’t raise blood sugar levels like table sugar and most fruit contains a lot of water and fiber. Aim to have about 3 servings of fresh fruit a day skipping high calorie fresh fruit juice. A typical serving of fresh fruit is about 1 cup.
Have a great Monday.
Marcy
As always the key is not eliminating any particular food but to eat it in moderation. We all have to find the method that works for us.
Below are the foods the article says you should continue to eat and why.
Bread is an excellent source of carbohydrates which boost brain chemicals and curb overeating. As your body digests carbohydrates it releases insulin and channels a chemical in to the brain making you feel calm, happy and have fewer cravings. Whole grains are the healthiest breads and one serving is one slice, a small roll or half of an English muffin.
Pasta and rice are about 70% water and by eating fluid-rich foods you will fill full longer and since pasta is a carbohydrate it has the same effects on the brain as breads.
Potatoes are good for you if they are boiled or baked. They form resistant starch in your large intestine which is a fiber that burns fat. A healthy potato serving is the size of a fist.
Peanut Butter is rich in healthy fats and can help banish belly flab. PB is high in mono-unsaturated fatty acids and prevents accumulation of fat around the midsection, boosts calorie burn and promotes weight loss. A snack that includes peanut butter can help you stay full for a few hours. PB is high in calories so stick to a 2 tablespoon portion.
Cheese is a great source of calcium which burns calories and fat. At about 100 calories per ounce cheese is often on a do not eat list but its calcium improves your ability to burn calories and fat. If you don’t get enough calcium a hormone can be released that can cause the body to store fat. Stick to no more than 2 ounces of cheese and choose the light varieties to save calories but still get the calcium.
Dark Chocolate satisfies the most common craving for those on a diet. Having a small bite or two of this favorite treat is not really that bad for you. Some studies suggest it is even good for your heart. Keep you consumption to a minimum and savor every bite and you’ll find that little piece more satisfying than wolfing down an entire candy bar.
Fruit soothes a sweet tooth and is lower in calories than most sweets. Fruit does contain natural sugar fructose but it doesn’t raise blood sugar levels like table sugar and most fruit contains a lot of water and fiber. Aim to have about 3 servings of fresh fruit a day skipping high calorie fresh fruit juice. A typical serving of fresh fruit is about 1 cup.
Have a great Monday.
Marcy
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