Healthy Weight Loss

Healthy Weight Loss
Summer Tips

The summer time is a time to be a little more creative in diet as you head for the beach to show off your beach body. The secret to weight loss is to choose healthy foods and take in fewer calories than you burn. Ditch the usual apples and oranges. They are more traditionally autumn fruits but now available year long. Instead, try eating some berries which are at their ripest and freshest this season! And great news! They're one of the best foods for losing weight without sacrificing your waist line.

Here are some food ideas which require minimum preparation

• Berries It's common knowledge that all berries are rich in antioxidants and contain cancer-fighting properties. They have tons of Vitamin C which is also good for your immune system function and strong connective tissue. Most berries are naturally sweet and require little effort to prepare.
• Melons – Most melons are rich in potassium, a nutrient that may help control blood pressure, regulate heart beat, and possibly prevent strokes. Also, a single slice of watermelon serves as a source of hydration and satisfies your craving for something sweet at the same time! A two for one!
• Cucumbers - has great antioxidant properties, being very rich in both Vitamins C and A. Aside from the fresh, crisp taste, did you know that cucumbers were diuretic? A diuretic is any chemical (or drug), which encourages the removal of fluids form the body. Sounds good to me!
• Beets - are particularly rich in folic acid, calcium, and iron. Consuming adequate amounts of folic acid during the childbearing years is a must for women. Their rich ruby colour reflects their powerful nutrient properties- that help protect against heart disease, birth defects and certain cancers, especially colon cancer.
• Edamame - We know you eat them when you're out enjoying delicious sushi rolls and sashimi. They also happen to be a low-calorie food that may aid in weight loss when eaten in place of higher calorie choices. The fiber content will help you feel full longer, enabling you to cut down on your calorie content and lose weight.
• Tomatoes - are a personal favourite. It's no wonder that they are one of the most frequently consumed vegetables in the United States! These bright red jewels contain beta-carotene and several other carotenoids that may have their own disease-preventing properties. This vegetable/fruit is one of the favourites in weight-loss diets because it never loses its qualities, despite being cooked. Typical tomato "heathy weight loss" diets range from 5-17 days at a time.

David Ogden
Healthy Weight Loss
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