Slimming Foods

Diane likes in Perth, Australia and her question is: “What are the best 10 slimming foods?”

Answer to Readers Question: Please understand that there is no miracle diet food in this world but there are certain foods that promote satiety you need to pick foods that are high in fiber, more than others and they can help you eat less over the course of the day.

You need to select foods high fiber, healthy fats or protein. You need food packed with important nutrients, vitamins and minerals:

Apples: A apple a day may keep the fat pants away from you. Apples is a perfect snack with high water contents, it helps prevent blood sugar spikes that lead to cravings. Organic apples are the best pick.

Eggs: eggs are a great source of protein, which is the keep to keeping you full and satisfied.

Cauliflower: is a non-starchy vegetable and can be eaten in unlimited quantities. Cauliflower contains the cancer-fighting phytonutrient sulforaphane, folate and vitamin C, which is helpful in loosing weight.

Lowfat Yogurt: is a way to sneak more dairy into your diet. Use it also in dips, sauces and salad dressing. But remember that yogurt is not a weight-loss magic bullet.

Oatmeal: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day by eating oatmeal you can become slimmer. Oatmeal is ranked as the most satisfying breakfast food because it also helps you stay fuller longer as it is packed with fiber and is a good source of protein.

Peanuts: Almonds, walnuts have been getting all the glory, but do not disregard peanuts. Peanut eaters end up eating less over the course of the whole day and are more likely to maintain their weight.

Soup: Soup can be slimming too and is considered a good food. If you have a 10-oz serving of broth-based soup a day you will feel fuller and therefore result,in your taking few calories throughout the day.

Fish: Fish tops oatmeal and vegetables in slimming foods selection. It has been proven that a fish lunch versus a beef lunch; that the fish lunch is healthy for you and it reduces your calorie intake.

Bulgur: High fiber grains are a great way to round out a meal and it is easy to cook. Bulgur is a quick cooking form of whole wheat, takes 10 minutes to prepare once the water is boiled and can be a substitute for white rice and pasta. Remember that fiber helps prolong the insulin response so you do not have the blood sugar spikes you have with low fiber carbohydrates.

Salad: Salads are a great opportunity to add a lot of filling foods into your diet at one time, fresh vegetables, lean protein, beans and healthy fats. Salads don’t have to be sad, add mesclun, argula or spinach as these greens are tastier than iceberg lettuce and they also contain more iron, calcium, vitamin C and folate..