Surprise your senses with these simple 8 foods that are nutritious and promote weight control.
Let’s stop for a minute and quit talking about the foods to stay away from. Instead lets talk about some good eats to include in you daily routine and why. There are plenty of nutrient rich, low fat foods out there to choose from depending on your goal, but to manage your weight while staying curvaceous, start planning ahead with these 8 yummy foods.![Screen Shot 2013-10-16 at 1.55.12 PM]()
Berries – Packed with fiber, one cup of raspberries has 8 grams. Antioxidants rich berries help protect your body from cell-damaging radicals. If you are looking to add Vitamin C then go with strawberries but to get the most potent antioxidants, blueberries are great. Berries are a must eat everyday!
Beans – Yes, I said beans. Cheap & packed with fiber beans help keep your blood sugar levels in check. You’ll feel fuller for longer and have more energy throughout your day. Incorporate all types of beans in your diet at least 3 times per week for maximum benefits.
Greek Yogurt – 6oz serving contains 16-20 grams of protein. Protein is absolutely key to loosing and maintaining your weight in the right places. If you are targeting your stubborn belly fat this is a MUST eat. Greek yogurt contains fewer grams of carbs and sugars than regular yogurt so don’t mix the two up. Not only will you be on your way to slimming that midsection but also you will be boosting your immune system and promoting a healthy digestive track.
Fish – A healthier protein than your red meats and pork. Omega 3 fatty acid rich fish keep your arteries clean, raise good cholesterol levels, improve brain function (which is always good) and reduces inflammation. For that sexy, youthful and wrinkle free glow to your skin ladies, eat fish. It’s great for boosting your blood flow.
Oatmeal – Breakfast of champions, you will stay energized and full during those early hours of the day. Oatmeal actually slows your digestion and stabilizes blood sugar. Fire up your metabolism and control your weight by eating this whole grain each morning. Make sure the per serving contains at least 5 grams of fiber on the nutrition label.![Screen Shot 2013-10-16 at 2.05.12 PM]()
Sweet Potatoes – Another budget-friendly, bulge-battling food item. Packed with vitamins and nutrients this delicious vegetable encourages a strong immune system, healthy bones, Stress Relief, and proper nerve function.
Nuts – Well aren’t we all… When it comes to snacking go for this heart-healthy choice. Nuts can fight heart disease and reduce insulin resistance which makes blood sugar easier to control, not to mention they are rich in fiber. It’s very easy to overeat nuts so this one is good for portioning out ahead of time to be sure you are not consuming too many calories. One serving size should be around 1 oz so just be aware.
Leafy Greens – Vitamin K is the all-star vitamin when it comes to leafy greens by preventing blood clotting, fighting diabetes and keeping your bones healthy. Mix up your leafy greens when it comes to your salad selections and try to include leafy greens such as spinach, kale, chard and arugula two to three times per day. Yes you can, just choose to. It never gets old as long as you mix it up!![Screen Shot 2013-10-16 at 2.06.31 PM]()
Now that was a lot of information with little detail but the idea is to give you ladies some choices while your sculpting your body to that sexy shape that gets noticed and admired. Hey, the way I see it is we were designed curvy we just have to treat our bodies right and embrace our feminine features right.. So take some of the 8 foods we listed, incorporate them daily, mix them up, eat them together and enjoy food while you shed unwanted weight in the right areas.. Good Luck and as always if you have some delicious recipes let us know and we can share with other women on the same journey.