What foods should you eat to lose bodyweight?
The answer is to eat more low-density caloric foods. Generally, you should eat more foods which contain lots of water and/or fiber. Eating this way will inevitably cause body weight loss. The following are examples of foods to eat as well as foods to limit your consumption:
EAT MORE OF THESE FOODS:
(less calorically-dense)
FRUITS/VEGGIES:
(contain lots of water)
- Celery
- Cucumber
- Salad greens
- Asparagus
- Tomatoes
- Bell peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Mushrooms
- Green beans
- Strawberries
- Watermelon
- Peaches
- Squash
- Apples
- Oranges
- Blueberries
- Grapes
- Green Peas
- Sweet potatoes
- Bananas
- Potatoes
WHOLE GRAINS & LEGUMES:
(contain more fiber)
- Whole-wheat bread
- Whole-wheat tortillas
- Steel-cut oatmeal
- Bran flakes
- Brown rice
- Shredded wheat
- Wheat germ
- Whole-wheat pasta
- Kidney beans
- Lentils
- Black beans
- chickpeas
DAIRY:
(less calorically dense)
- Lowfat cottage cheese
- Lowfat Greek yogurt
- Lowfat milk
LEAN MEATS/SEAFOOD:
(less calorically dense)
- Turkey breast
- Tuna
- Tilapia
- Tofu
- Chicken breast
- Crab
- Sardines
EAT LESS OF THESE FOODS:
(more calorically-dense)
REFINED GRAINS:
(contain less fiber)
- Corn tortillas
- White bread
- White rice
- Egg noodles
- White pasta
DAIRY:
(more calorically dense)
- Mozzarella cheese
- Swiss cheese
- Cream cheese
FATTY MEATS:
(more calorically dense)
- Sirloin steak
- Beef
- Pork
- Deli meats
- Bacon
- Breaded or fried meats
- Processed beef patties
CONDIMENTS:
(more calorically dense)
- Butter
- Mayonnaise
- Margarine
- Creamy dressings
BAKED GOODS:
(more calorically dense)
- Cake
- Pastries
- Doughnuts
- Croissants
- Cookies
SNACK ITEMS:
(more calorically dense)
- Trail mix
- Potato chips
- Granola bars
- Crackers
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