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The Top 6 Foods For Weight Loss: Eat Like the Athletes and Feel Great!   by Kathy

What’s the main difference between the normal person and an athlete? Okay, there are many differences. But…other than the amount that they move each week, there’s something else that stands out. It’s their diet: athletes eat to fuel their bodies, not so much for pleasure or entertainment. Now, you may not need to eat exactly like an athlete does, but what if you could pick up a few tips that could help you meet and maintain your weight loss goals. In this post I’ll discuss the top 6 foods for weight loss to help you up your game!

Top 6 Foods for Weight Loss:

Okay, technically these are groups or categories of foods, but here goes!

Food #1 – Veggies, veggies, veggies!! Feed your body with 30- 50% veggies – about half cooked and half raw. Onions, peppers, fresh pico de gallo, hot peppers, garlic, broccoli,squash, sweet potatoes, avocados, salads, are all great for you. Use your imagination, make
them tasty with fresh herbs and such, and get creative!

Food #2 – Lentils and beans: These slow carbohydrates can replace most bread at mealtime, and they don’t spike your fat-storing insulin.

Food #3 – Healthy Fats: Olive, flax, and fish oil are always good for you. And don’t forget the coconut, avocado, macadamia nut in moderation- which, while high in saturated fats are good for you because of the way your body metabolizes them.

Food #4- Drink Veggie Juice: Here are those veggies again! Veggie juice is a great way to get more veggies into your diet without thinking about it. There are many great recipes out there.

So get your hands on an inexpensive juicer and have juice for lunch or breakfast every day.

Food #5 – Quality Proteins – This group includes wild-caught fish of any kind, moderate amounts of yogurt and cottage cheese, eggs, and minimal amounts of antibiotic free meat.

Food #6 – Healthy seasonings and condiments: This list includes metabolic boosters such as ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, cilantro, rosemary, mustard seed, dill and other herbs, red pepper flakes, fresh ground black pepper, chili-lime, cumin, and a dash of sea salt. Other condiments included fresh pico de gallo, salsa, fresh lime, guacamole, and Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar.Stevia is also a good substitute for sugar in your coffee.

That’s it. Athletes and other top performers know that these foods will keep their insulin spikes to a minimum, boost their metabolism, and basically keep the body burning fat and at peak performance!
You, too, can boost your results and look great by focusing on these 6 Top Foods for Weight Loss. And the bonus is that they taste great, when you use the condiments and toppings included here, too!

About the Author

Katherine researches and writes articles about health, weight management and wellness topics. She has a Holistic Life Coach Certificate and has been writing for over 10 years.

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