Top 17 Weight Loss Foods

Protein

1. Chicken Breast

Chicken is probably the NUMBER ONE most popular Protein sources among fat loss seekers. Remove the skin and get the light meat found in the breasts. The thighs are higher in fat and calories. Naturally, your poultry should be broiled, grilled or roasted, not fried.

2. Egg Whites

The name of the game in fat-burning muscle-building nutrition is to eat a lean protein with every meal. (with zero fat, egg whites are as lean as lean proteins get). Egg whites are right up there with chicken breasts as one of hte top 3 lean proteins of choice for losing fat and gaining muscle. Eggs are a super-high quality protein.

3. Fish

The majority of fish has virtually no fat and no carbohydrates, is high in protein and light on the stomach, so you dont feel bloated. By using different types of fish and shellfish as protein sources, you can add an incredible amount of variet as well as getting those valuable good fats.

4. Tuna

One of the most powerful and affordable proteins you can get for your buck, tuna comes packed with 30 - 40 grams of protein in a single tin. It's carbohydrate free and fat free and can be mixed with salsa to accelerate your weight loss.

5. Cottage Cheese (low fat or fat free)

This is one of the best protein sources for maintaining your muscle mass, because of a slow releasing protein called Casein. Not only does cottage cheese contain Casein, which plays a huge role in absorption and slowing digestion, but it's also affordable and easily portable.

6. Mike (low fat or fat free)

Dairy products are a "combination food". They contain carbohydrates and proteins. Because of the protein found in dairy products is high quality, complete protein, a high protein dairy product can count as an exchange for a protein food.

7. Protein Powder

In any weight loss program, protein powder supplements are an important part of one's nutrition. Proteins are the building blocks of muscles and tissues. For people who find it physically impossible to consume high amounts of protein, nutritional supplements in the form of protein powders are the next best thing to whole foods.

8. Lean beef is loaded with high-quality protein, B Vitamins and Creatine, which is excellent for building muscle and making you feel satisfied. Moderation is the key!

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9. Vegetables (multi-colored)

These are, by far, the most underestimated and underutilized food for getting lean very, very fast. Veggies are a "FREE FOOD", because they have virtually no calories, and are loaded with water, fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They help improve the digestion and absorption of your food. They also trick you into feeling like you ate a large meal, which is a key when dieting to control food craving and hunger pains. If you could only consume 2 food sources to get your weight loss results, faster than anything else, it would be protein and veggies.

10. Fruit

Some experts go to the extreme, saying that "fruit is evil", but if you eliminate them completely, you'll miss out on the fiber opportunity, low calorie benefit, vitamins, minerals and fullness they can provide. If fruit is consumed during a strict weight loss program, consume them at the start of the day, before or after your workout.

11. Oatmeal

If you could only choose one source of complex, starchy carbohydrates for a weight loss program, Oatmeal should be it. What makes it so great? Although it's a starchy carbohydrate, oatmeal has a nice balance between carbohydrates, protein and good fat. a half a cup contains 3 grams of fat, 27 grams of carbohydrates and 5 grams of protein. Always choose the natural oats, that do not contain sur like the sugary, sweetened instant packets.

12. Brown rice

Brown rice is another staple food. Of the many types of rice, slow cooked brown rice or basmati rice is your number one choice.

13. Sweet potato and yams

Flavorful, all natural, low in calories, and packed with nutrients and antioxidancts like beta-carotene.

14. Beans (legumes)

Beans have ZERO fat, no cholesterol and are one of the best sources of fiber.

15. Fats

Extra virgin olive oil is clearly one of the best monounsaturated fat sources for you.

16. Nuts (almonds, peanuts, pistachios)

Nuts do make a wonderful and convenient snack combined with proteins and healthy fats to keep you from feeling full. They are easy to overeat though.

17. Natural Peanut Butter

Like nuts, they are a wonderful and convenient snack combined with proteins and healthy fats to keep you feeling full, but it is calorie dense and can easily add an extra 100-200 calories a day, if you're not careful.

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