When you’re dieting, hunger is the big enemy. You’ve a realistic weight-loss goal, your workouts are effective and have good nutrition. But, there is always a BUT in a good deal, in this case it is – how do you stop snacking? You are always hungry! To be sure you are in control of the calories you consume there are simple steps you can take to avoid unwanted sugars and bad fats. Follow our guide and you’ll be munching merrily on a path to being lean and fit…
GREENS
Salads will help fill you up will get you the nutrients you need for a healthy body, just be sure to avoid calorific dressings or sauces. Use the oil you like the most, sparingl. Nutrition wise I would recommend virgin olive oil, lemon or balsamic vinegar with freshly ground salt and pepper. Apple cider vinegar is another great option as it has many health benefits such as lowering cholesterol.
FRUITS
Many people are quick to cut all fruits out of the picture due to their sugar content, but this doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, fruits can help to boost your nutrition, improve your satiety, and ensure that you get the dietary fibre that you need.
STRAWBERRIES
Strawberries are packed full of vitamin C.
BLACKBERRIES
Blackberries are another of the must-eat weight-loss fruits as they are high in dietary fibre so will fill you up very quickly.
BLUEBERRIES
Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and will help fend off free radical damage, which contributes to ageing and diseases such as cancer..
APPLES
Apples contain pectin, which is a compound that is especially good for reducing your appetite, plus new research has shown that it can slow down the ageing process. With so many varieties to choose from, you’ll find one that you enjoy.
ORANGES
At 50-60 calories per orange depending on the size, oranges will easily help you meet your vitamin C needs for the day.
HOT DRINKS
We can find many weight-loss benefits in different hot drinks such as coffees and teas. Like the oils, choose the one you like (without heaps of sugar)the best and enjoy it.
COFFEE: Drinking three or four small cups of coffee per day not only boosts your metabolism, but also appears to act as a natural appetite suppressant. Be warned, however, no cream, no sugar Just black coffee.
GREEN TEA: Increases the metabolism. The polyphenol (antioxidants that protect the cells in your body from free radical damage) found in green tea, it works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and helps your body to turn food into calories not fat.
OOLONG TEA: Contains anti-oxidants to help boost your metabolism by 10% or more for up to two hours after drinking, helping to burn the fat more effectively and quickly. Other teas we can find to help weight-loss are Yerba mate, Redbush and fresh or dried-mint tea. Different tastes for different people.
POPCORN
The best friend for grabbing a snack. Popcorn is high in fibre, low in fat and delivers some protein. A 1-ounce serving (about 3 cups) of air-popped popcorn has 4 grams of fibre, almost 4 grams of protein, just over 1 gram of fat and clocks in at 110 calories. This combination makes it a snack with staying power.
LEMON WATER
Drinking water not only helps maintain the balance of your body, the average woman is 55% and man 60% water after all. By getting the recommended 8-10 glasses a day, it will help with your weight loss making you feel less hungry during the day and less likely to munch.
BEST DRINKS FOR WEIGHT LOSS:
Lemon juice Vitamin C and it is a good detox purifier and a cleansing agent Apple cider vinegar helps digestion and make you feel full
Cayenne pepper natural appetite suppressant and metabolism booster
Sparkling water is a great substitute for those who love carbonated drinks.
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