Nutrition : The Vital Part of Weight Loss

When you make the decision to get healthy and get in shape, you are making one of the biggest decisions of your life. You will improve your life in every way and also improve your body from the inside and out. While exercising is the number one way to lose weight, nutrition plays the second largest role. In order to better your body in every way, you will need to fuel your body will the necessary foods to aid in weight loss.

 

There are literally thousands of diets out there that claim they are the best and that they will help you lose a certain amount of weight. In reality, diets don't work. It's actually up to you to lose the weight and keep it off. Every persons body is different and loses weight differently. If your confused by everything you have been reading and hearing about the best foods to eat to aid in weight loss, this post will give you everything you need to know complete with the right foods to eat that will help you lose weight and keep it off.

The foods you put into your body should be filled with protein and good for you minerals and vitamins. It may sometimes feel difficult to figure out what foods you should be eating and what foods you should stay away from, so i've made it easy for you and i will give to the top ten fat burning foods for you to choose from. 

These are: nuts, olive oil, eggs, whey protein, fruit berries, lean meats, whole grains, green vegetables and peanut butter. Oatmeal is rich and full of fiber that is going to make you feel fuller longer. When choosing nuts, you should choose almonds and unsalted peanuts because they are enriched with essential fatty acids that plays a significant role in weight loss. Olive oil makes for a great alternative cooking oil. Olive oil is a good fat that satisfies your body's natural urge for fat.   

 

Eggs are rich in biotin which is a vitamin that allows your body to process and transfer fat and they are also a great source of protein. Whey protein is rich in amino acids and helps build a lean healthy body and gets rid of body fat. This is a great meal replacement if you are busy and on the go and it's also a great fat burner.   

 

Berries are naturally full of fiber that helps in the metabolizing of fat. Blueberries are the perfect example of the best berries for you to consume because they contain no fat and they also packed full of fiber, antioxidants and Vitamin C. When choosing a meat, lean meats such as chicken and fish are full of protein and are low in carbohydrates.

 

Tuna contains much needed fatty acids which your body needs to burn fat. Whole grains are what are known as the good for you carbohydrates and are packed full of fiber. Overall, natural peanut butter is peanut butter to go with. It is rich in fatty acids which your body needs and full of protein. These foods will not only increase your weight loss, but they will also give you energy to get through the day. You will start seeing results in no time.

As I said before, nutrition is extremely important, but exercising is also going to play a significant role on your body inside and out. Exercising causes happy endorphins to be released in the brain promoting a general well being, nutrition will partner with that and you will be left with an amazing body, and a better outlook on life. If you stay dedicated, you wont be dissapointed.

   

Here you can find below my '' Healthy Dessert For a week '' Recipes. These are my favourite 3 Desserts.I hope you will love it too.

FRUITY PARFAIST

This treat uses non-fat yogurt for it’s creamy texture.

INGREDIENTS

2 8-ounce containers (2 cups) nonfat peach yogurt

1/2 pint fresh raspberries, (about 1 1/4 cups)

1 1/2 cups fresh, frozen or canned pineapple chunks

Directions

1. Divide and layer yogurt, raspberries and pineapple into    4 glasses.

(Makes 4 Servings) Calories Per Serving: 109

 

 

 

MOCHA PUDDING

Homemade pudding is much healthier than store bough, and usually tastier too!

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup sugar  

3 tsp cornstarch 

2 tsp instant coffee mix or espresso powder

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon pinch salt 

2 cups lowfat chocolate milk 

2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, very finely chopped

1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions 

1. Whisk the sugar, cornstarch, coffee, cinnamon, and salt in a large saucepan. Whisk in milk over medium heat, then cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally at first, then frequently at the end, until mixture thickens. 

2. Remove from heat; add chocolate and vanilla, whisking until chocolate is smooth.   

3. Serve warm or pour into five containers, placing plastic wrap directly on the pudding surface. Stays good in fridge for 5 days.

(Makes 5 Servings) Calories Per Serving: 194 

 

 

 

  

 

 

BANANA QUESADILLAS

This dessert take on a mexican meal is a treat the whole family will enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

2 whole wheat tortillas

1 ripe banana 

1 tbsp peanut butter 

a few chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Mash banana in bowl with potato masher. 

2. Spread peanut butter and mashed banana on tortilla. Add chocolate chips, and top with other tortilla. 

3. Warm in microwave for 20 seconds.(Time may vary depending on your microwave.) 

4. Slice and serve

(Makes 2 Servings) Calories Per Serving: 240 (without chocolate chips)

 

 

 

Thanks for Reading. 

Bon Appetit :)