Sounds great, right? And they actually work. With this foods, according to Sushma Bhanot, author of Slimmer in 1 Hour Slim Forever you will be able to eat good, tasty meals and losing weight without trying drastic measures.
1. Eat more foods made on the grill or boiled, salads, vegetables and spinach. These should not be missed from your plate.
2. Eggs will not hurt your heart or diet if eaten in the mornings before 10.00 am when metabolism is at its optimum. They will help you lose a few extra inches. Women who had a diet breakfast with eggs and toast with jam lost twice as many kilogrammes than those who consumed the same calories but with no eggs.
3. Oats has the highest satiety of all foods. It is easy to digest and will have little impact on blood sugar levels.
4. Lentils are rich in protein and soluble fibres – two nutrients which stabilise blood sugar levels. There are many varieties of lentils, but the yellow and red will cook fastest (between 15 and 20 minutes).
5. Berries. They are a surprising source of protein and 18 amino acids. Combine them with raisins and nuts. Blueberries are better than all the berries. They have the highest level of antioxidants and contain 3.6 grammes of fibre per cup. You can mix them with cereals, yoghurt or milk.
6. Fish. Not only it will protect your heart, it will give you a thin waistline. The Omega-3 fatty acids improve the sensitivity of insulin, which helps build muscle and decrease your tummy size. Opt for wild salmon, which contains fewer pollutants than the fishery harvest fishes.
7. An apple a day can keep weight under control. Apples have fibre and help digestion.
8. Eat pasta. You can combine the pasta with broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and onions.
9. Grenadines are rich in antioxidants, low in calories and high in fibre. Eat this to improve your diet.
10. Chilli (chillies) will burn the extra calories in your body for 20 minutes after you eat. Use as often as possible. Add it to pasta, soups and more.
11. Yoghurt keeps blood sugar levels stable. Replace mayonnaise with light yoghurt. It can also be combined well with salads and a little lemon juice. Skimmed milk and light yoghurt have less Kapha energy- energy in food that is rich and heavy.
12. Quinoa grains can replace rice. 1/2 cup quinoa bean, 2/3 cup of water and 1/3 cup of orange juice, can be left to boil for 15 minutes. When ready add a few raisins, peanuts and your food is ready. Rice is better than wheat as it contains less Kapha energy.
13. Leave aside the tasteless cheese diet and use real Parmesan cheese. It is very tasty and helps you lose the extra fat. Cheese generally is Kapha energy-rich so eat in moderation.
14. Do not let an avocado (more exactly the level of fat – 29 grammes!) scare you. It is exactly what will help you lose weight. Of course, it will work only when not combined with other fatty products.
15. Olive oil. Like avocado, olive oil contains a healthy fat and will increase the power of antioxidants from the vegetables you use. Sprinkle a little on your salads and enjoy the taste.
