Thursday, November 27, 2008

Quick Weight Loss Tip: Eat These 3 Weight Loss Super Foods

By Melissa Moore

Wouldn't it be great if you could actually lose weight by eating? Well, let me present to you three such foods that will help you to lose weight. I know it may sound too good to be true, but read on and you will see what I mean!

1. Olive oil: Stop using those fatty oils and use olive oil instead. Olive oil contains a considerable amount of unsaturated fats and little saturated fats. Unsaturated fats are much better for you as they will suppress your appetite and will also fight cholesterol. Try it and you may even find that you like the taste of your food better!

2. Lean meats: Lean chicken meat is one of the best weight loss foods you can ever have! Why you ask? Well, it contains very little fat and a lot of protein. As you may know, protein builds lean muscles which in turn accelerates you metabolism and helps you burn fat.

An alternative to chicken would be turkey breast. While I recommend chicken over turkey, the important thing is that you stick with only lean meats and stay away from red meat!

Fishes are also very good for quick weight loss. A variety of fishes such as salmon and tuna contain Omega-3 fatty acids which fall in the category of 'good fats' or unsaturated fats. Leptin is a hormone that causes you to gain weight because it triggers you body to store fat. Omega-3 fatty acids affect the amount of leptin present in your body. By cutting them down, you are bound to lose weight!

3. Berries: You should also add berries to your food choices to when desiring to lose weight. There are several types of berries: blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc. All are recommended and are beneficial to weight loss and to your overall health in general. If I were to recommend one, it would be strawberries. They help in suppressing your appetite. By reducing those pesky food pangs, you should be better able to focus on your weight loss efforts!

When people think of losing weight, the first thing that comes to mind is starving oneself. But now you know that starvation or crash dieting is not necessary. If you eat the right foods, you will not only lose weight but also become healthy. Plus the foods I mentioned above are also rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

There are other weight loss super foods out there to help with your weight loss efforts. These include foods such as nuts, oatmeal, eggs and almonds. Check out other resources as merely altering the foods you eat can help you with weight loss. Just add these foods to your diet and see how quickly you are able to get rid of your fat belly! - 16003

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