Top 10 Foods That Will Help You Lose Weight

Top 10 Foods to Eat on your New Year’s Resolution to Lose Weight

You might have noticed that with the onset of the holiday season, the festive foods you indulge in only once or twice a year has caused your weight to increase, possibly by as much as 10 pounds. By the time New Year’s comes, it’s time to start thinking about your resolutions and what you need to do differently next year. One of the most popular resolutions has to do with weight loss, as well as healthier eating in general. Here is a list of the top ten 10 foods to eat to help you with your New Year’s resolution of losing weight, and promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Grapes

It has been proven that coming home and eating grapes before dinner, rather than chips or fatty crackers will help to keep the pounds down. Grapes are naturally low in calories, and have a high water content, which will fill you up resulting in eating less at dinner.

Salad

We have always known that salad is good for us and good for dieting, but do you know the real reason why? Salads filled with a variety of raw vegetables can boost your metabolism, in addition to keeping your stomach and your colon clean. Make sure you consume a variety of vegetables to ensure that you are getting the vitamins, minerals and fiber that your body needs.

Fiber Cereals

We all are learning that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and an easy way to get the fiber we need to help ensure a healthy, disease-free body. There are a variety of great tasting cereals that are high in fiber, and a great way to start out your day. If you have to grab breakfast on the run, there are plenty of high fiber breakfast bars at the grocery store. Just grab a bar and a banana, and you have a nutritional and filling breakfast.

Popcorn

Microwave popcorn can be a great low calorie, high-fiber snack. ( I don’t mean the popcorn that you get in the movie theater that is laced with hydrogenated fat and salt, and can have more calories than a Big Mac). Be sure to use only air-popped or low-fat microwave varieties and be sure to read labels. Even some microwave popcorn brands are high in fat.

Chocolate

Believe it or not dark chocolate has been proven to be a great tasting treat as well as a way to help you lose weight. When eaten in moderation, dark chocolate can satisfy a sweet tooth, and has even been discovered to have some health benefits. Dark Chocolate contains a number of antioxidants that protect the body from aging by preventing damage that could lead to heart disease, and may help balance hormones throughout the body and regulate blood pressure.

Chicken/Lean Meats

It’s time to switch out the greasy burgers for lean meats and poultry. Lean red meat contains iron and is rich in vitamins such as B6 and B12. While chicken and turkey are generally considered healthier than beef, a piece of dark meat with the skin can have a great deal of fat. Skinless white-meat chicken or turkey is the healthiest form, and the lowest in fat and calories.

Water

Drinking water is one of the most effective things that you can do to lose any excess weight after the holidays. Flush out the fat by drinking the suggested amount of water per day, which is about 65 fluid ounces.

Fruits

Have plenty of fresh fruit on hand to satisfy any sugar cravings that may occur during the day. Fruits are full of natural sweeteners, and contain a variety of vitamins and fiber that when eaten in moderation will actually help you shed a few pounds!

Yogurt

Another great food is yogurt. As one of the top 10 foods to eat on your New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, you should stock up on plenty of small cartons. Take them to work or even carry them with you. Make sure they are the low-fat or non-fat varieties. This can also help eliminate unhealthy snacking.

Curry

Those who are a fan of Curry Chicken will like to know that the spice they are using will actually help them lose weight. When you use this ingredient to prepare your meals, you are getting turmeric and cumin, which are agents that help to clean out your system and can help you lose weight faster.

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