I was reading my magazine this afternoon when I encountered a very useful article. It listed 15 foods that would help people like me (a.k.a weight-obssessed) to lose some weight. Here's the list and good luck to us!
15 FOODS TO HELP YOU LOSE
1. EGGS. They're full of protein and will help you feel fuller longer. Research has shown that protein may also prevent spikes in blood sugar, which can also lead to food cravings.
2. BEANS. You've probably never heard of cholecystokinin, but it's one of your best weight-loss pals. This digestive hormone is a natural appetite suppresant. One way of getting more cholecystokinin is by eating beans. There's also evidence that beans keep blood sugar on an even keel, so you can stave off hunger longer. Health bonus: High-fiber beans can lower your cholesterol.
3. SALAD. Control that calorie intake by starting with a large salad (but hold the creamy dressing). People who ate one salad a day with dressing had higher levels of vitamins C and E, folic acid, lycopene, and carotenoids - all disease fighters - than those who didn't eat salad to their daily menu.
4. GREEN TEA. The slimming ingredient isn't caffeine. Antioxidants called catechins are what help speed metabolism and fat burning. In a recent Japanese study, 35 men who drank a bottle of oolong tea mixed with green tea catechins lost weight, boosted their metabolism, and had a significant drop in their body mass index. Health bonus: The participants also lowered their (bad) LDL cholesterol.
5. PEARS. They're now recognized as having more fiber. At 6 grams per medium-sized pear, they're great at filling you up. Apples come in second. Both contain pectin fiber, which decreases blood-sugar levels, helping you avoid between-meal snacking.
6. SOUP. Researchers speculate that even the simplest soup satisfies hunger because your brain perceives it as filling.
7. LEAN BEEF. The amino acid leucine, which is abundant in proteins like meat and fish as well as in dairy products, can help you pare down while maintaining calorie-burning muscle.
8. OLIVE OIL. A monosaturated fat, it will help you burn calories. It works well in salad dresings, as a bread dip, for sauteing.
9. GRAPEFRUIT. Eating half a grapefruit before each meal or drinking a serving of the juice three times a day helped people drop more than 3 pounds over 12 weeks. The fruit's phytochemicals reduce insulin levels, a process that may force your body to convert calories into energy rather than flab.
10. CINNAMON. A little cinnamon can help control post-meal insulin spikes, which make you feel hungry. Health bonus: A quarter teaspoon of cinnamon a day lowered the blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
11. VINEGAR. It's a great filler-upper. Acetic acid in the vinegar may slow the passage of food from the stomach into the small intestines so your tummy stays full longer. Vinegar can also short-circuit teh swift blood-sugar rise that occurs after you eat refined carbs such as white bread, cookies and crackers.
12. TOFU. Tofu is an appetite-quashing protein.
13. NUTS. People who tend to snack on nuts tend to be slimmer and burned more calories even when relaxing. Health bonus: Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids and eating 10-20 pecans a day can reduce heart disease risks.
14. HIGH-FIBER CEREAL. You can curb your appetite by eating a bowl for breakfast.
15. RED HOT PEPPER. Eating a bowl of spicy chili regularly can help you lose weight. The magic ingredient may be capsaicin, which helps suppress appetite.
15 FOODS TO HELP YOU LOSE
1. EGGS. They're full of protein and will help you feel fuller longer. Research has shown that protein may also prevent spikes in blood sugar, which can also lead to food cravings.
2. BEANS. You've probably never heard of cholecystokinin, but it's one of your best weight-loss pals. This digestive hormone is a natural appetite suppresant. One way of getting more cholecystokinin is by eating beans. There's also evidence that beans keep blood sugar on an even keel, so you can stave off hunger longer. Health bonus: High-fiber beans can lower your cholesterol.
3. SALAD. Control that calorie intake by starting with a large salad (but hold the creamy dressing). People who ate one salad a day with dressing had higher levels of vitamins C and E, folic acid, lycopene, and carotenoids - all disease fighters - than those who didn't eat salad to their daily menu.
4. GREEN TEA. The slimming ingredient isn't caffeine. Antioxidants called catechins are what help speed metabolism and fat burning. In a recent Japanese study, 35 men who drank a bottle of oolong tea mixed with green tea catechins lost weight, boosted their metabolism, and had a significant drop in their body mass index. Health bonus: The participants also lowered their (bad) LDL cholesterol.
5. PEARS. They're now recognized as having more fiber. At 6 grams per medium-sized pear, they're great at filling you up. Apples come in second. Both contain pectin fiber, which decreases blood-sugar levels, helping you avoid between-meal snacking.
6. SOUP. Researchers speculate that even the simplest soup satisfies hunger because your brain perceives it as filling.
7. LEAN BEEF. The amino acid leucine, which is abundant in proteins like meat and fish as well as in dairy products, can help you pare down while maintaining calorie-burning muscle.
8. OLIVE OIL. A monosaturated fat, it will help you burn calories. It works well in salad dresings, as a bread dip, for sauteing.
9. GRAPEFRUIT. Eating half a grapefruit before each meal or drinking a serving of the juice three times a day helped people drop more than 3 pounds over 12 weeks. The fruit's phytochemicals reduce insulin levels, a process that may force your body to convert calories into energy rather than flab.
10. CINNAMON. A little cinnamon can help control post-meal insulin spikes, which make you feel hungry. Health bonus: A quarter teaspoon of cinnamon a day lowered the blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
11. VINEGAR. It's a great filler-upper. Acetic acid in the vinegar may slow the passage of food from the stomach into the small intestines so your tummy stays full longer. Vinegar can also short-circuit teh swift blood-sugar rise that occurs after you eat refined carbs such as white bread, cookies and crackers.
12. TOFU. Tofu is an appetite-quashing protein.
13. NUTS. People who tend to snack on nuts tend to be slimmer and burned more calories even when relaxing. Health bonus: Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids and eating 10-20 pecans a day can reduce heart disease risks.
14. HIGH-FIBER CEREAL. You can curb your appetite by eating a bowl for breakfast.
15. RED HOT PEPPER. Eating a bowl of spicy chili regularly can help you lose weight. The magic ingredient may be capsaicin, which helps suppress appetite.
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