Weight Loss Foods – Foods that help you lose weightPart 2 (click here for part 1) One whole egg and three egg beaters will give you around 5-7 grams of fat and about 15 grams of protein. 
Go skinless, and stick to the light meat found in breasts. Thighs are higher in fat. Broil, grill, or roast your poultry. Sorry, fried chicken does not count as a weight loss food! And try to avoid the sliced lunch meat you find at delis or pre-packaged in supermarkets. These are OK occasionally. Just don’t make them a regular part of your diet. Lunch meats are loaded with sodium, preservatives, and other nasty chemicals. Fish Most fish are very low in fat and high in protein. Some fish like salmon, trout, and sardines are high in fat. The omega 3 fatty acids make them worth eating at least a couple of times a week. Bake, grill or broil your fish but don’t ruin it by adding high fat sauces and butter. Lean Red Meat Many people believe red meat is just plain bad for you and needs to be eliminated if you want to lose weight. Nope, not true. The trick is to choose the leanest cuts and keep your portion sizes small. 
The leanest cuts of beef are eye round, top round, round tip, top sirloin, bottom round, top loin, and tenderloin. For ground beef, look for ground sirloin or ground round. Here's a tip: look for the word “lean” on the package in a grocery store. You can go a step further and trim any visible fat from steak. Remember these general guidelines when you make your food choices:
The guidelines above will help you lose weight, keep it off, and most importantly help you maintain good health. New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
