The 5 Best Foods to Eat to Lose Weight
June 18, 2009 by Scott
Filed under Weight Loss Foods
Many people hit the gym regularly trying to lose weight without seeing any big changes to their appearance. However, not many people know that muscle is more metabolically active than fat. When you replace your fat stores with muscle it is easier to maintain your weight and speed up metabolism. Besides, how will people see your muscle definition if you don’t lose that excessive weight.
Building muscle mass is a also a key component of overall health. From preventing the onset of osteoporosis and diabetes to helping you burn calories even when you’re standing still, muscles do it all. So here is a selection of superfoods that will help you increase performance, build muscle and help you lose weight fast.
Superfood #1 – Fish
How fish will help you increase performance and help you lose weight faster: Fish contains protein which helps build muscle and Omega-3 acids. Consume this 2-3 meals per week. You can also take an Omega supplement. I recommend Dr. Perricone’s Omega 3. Click here to learn more about this supplement.
Superfood #2 – Sweet Potatoes
How sweet potatoes will help you increase performance and help you lose weight faster: Sweet potatoes are a great source of antioxidants which help to rebuild muscle. They are also an excellent source of potassium. We recommend 3 servings of potassium rich foods (like sweet potatoes) with your 5-9 servings of vegetables and produce a day.
Superfood #3 – Unsweetened Yogurt
How unsweetened yogurt will help you increase performance and help you lose weight faster: Unsweetened yogurt contains calcium and Vitamin D, which help to build healthy bones; and also protein and potassium. Take Kefir if you can, as it is high in probiotics. You can purchase Kefir in any health food store. We recommend consuming 6-8 oz a day.
Superfood #4 – Quinoa
How quinoa will help you increase performance and help you lose weight faster: Quinoa is a complex carbohydrate which fuels active muscles. We recommend consuming half a cup a day.
Superfood #5 – Pumpkin Seeds
How pumpkin seeds will help you increase performance and help you lose weight faster: Pumpkin seeds are packed with magnesium, manganese, iron and copper which are all essential to build healthy muscle and to help it to function. We recommend consuming small handful a day.
Remember that you don’t need to and shouldn’t cut out fatty foods completely. Foods rich in unsaturated fats may actually fight obesity, and naturally help curb your body’s hunger. Foods that are rich in fat and good for your body include olives, avocados, and nuts. These also help to keep your stomach to feeling full and satisfied.
