Special Foods for Weight Loss
Fill Up with Fiber
We recommend that you increase your fiber intake to help you lose weight. Fiber aids weight loss in several ways...
Snack on Nuts to Lose Weight
Aren’t nuts fattening? A recent study from the journal Obesity suggests otherwise.
Fan the Flames of Metabolism with Green Tea
Can you imagine a diet supplement that works, and is good for you, too? Well, that’s green tea. Green tea may work in several ways to promote weight loss.
Eat Fruit for Dessert
Are you a dessert lover? Giving up dessert may be difficult for you if you are trying to lose weight. Try some of our favorite fruity desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth and still stay on your diet.
Keep It Raw
Raw fruits and vegetables usually retain more nutrients than their cooked counterparts. And they use up more calories just to digest them. Some call them “negative calories”!
Drink More Water to Lose Weight
Can water really help you lose weight? Some studies suggest metabolism can get a big boost by drinking water.
Add the Fat-Burning Power of Omega 3 Fats to Lose Weight
If you want to lose weight, be sure you are getting enough omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. Most of you will need to take supplements to take advantage of the powerful weight loss benefits provided by the omega-3s.
Grapefruit for Weight Loss
Although the Grapefruit Diet is considered by most dietitians to be a “fad diet”, you can’t go wrong by adding this fruit before meals. There appears to be some truth to this popular "diet myth" after all ...
Plan on Protein
Make sure you eat enough protein to support weight loss. Higher protein diets (25 – 35% of calories) are more effective than lower protein diets, calorie for calorie.