Bad Foods That Can Help You to Lose Weight
How Can Eating Bad Foods Help You to Lose Weight?
- wouldn't it be nice if you could eat the the "bad food" and still lose the unwanted kilograms...
When you’re trying to lose weight seductive foods & treats seem to lurk everywhere you go which makes your quest for weight loss even more difficult.
However, while many foods that have gotten a bad rap in the past, some have in fact been shown not to be that bad for us after all - the trick however, is knowing which tempting treats can actually help you lose weight and keep it off.
So lets have a look at those type of foods that traditionally have been considered to be bad & contributing to weight gain when in fact, they could not only be healthy foods, but also contribute towards weight loss.8 Bad Foods That Can Actually Contribute Towards Weight Loss
In conclusion remember that just about any bad food can contribute to your weight management as long as the portions are not excessive.
- Eggs
Everyone knows that eggs are taboo when it comes to healthy eating & losing weight, right?
Well you will surprised to hear that recent research suggests that having an egg for breakfast is not only safe & nutritious for most adults, but you’ll boost your odds of losing weight as eggs are packed with protein, which takes time to digest which keeps your stomach busy with the result that you eat less during the rest of the day.
- Steak
For a healthy lifestyle, red meat is something that we should all eat less of, isnt it?
Well it turns out that steak is not always bad for the waistline as a lean cut of beef has barely more saturated fat than a similar size skinless chicken breast.
Steak is also loaded with protein which like the eggs stomach situation above, can keep you feeling full longer.
However avoid fatty steak as this will definitely not help you lose weight - choose only lean cuts or T-bone & have portions no larger than the size of your fist.
- Pork
How on earth can pork be any good for you at all?
Well pork is not what it used to be as today's cuts of pork tenderloin are generally more than 30% leaner than 20 years ago which makes this white meat a lean source of protein which provides similar weight loss benefits to those of steak & eggs above.
However, again steer clear of the fat & crackling as this will not provide any benefit but will definitely add weight.
- Pasta
Rather than avoiding pasta when you’re dieting, make the switch to whole grain pastas as, according to one study, eating whole grains rather than refined grains can also help burn belly fat.
Furthermore research suggests people who eat several servings of whole grain foods per day are more likely to slim down & maintain a healthy weight.
- Nuts
While we all know that nuts are very high in fat, do not worry as it’s the good kind of fat, ie unsaturated.
They are also rich in protein and fiber, which can help stabilize blood sugar & therefore assist in weight management.
While you may gain a few extra grams of fat from munching on a handful of nuts, it's far better than eating sweets & cookies.
- Avocado Pears
Most of us have been warned to steer clear of this fatty fruit on account of its cholesterol boosting nature & the amount of calories it carries.
So while this "forbidden fruit" is rich in fat, it is the monounsaturated type of fat which has beneficial effects on cholesterol levels in the body.
Studies have also shown that a diet rich in monounsaturated fat helps to reduce levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol – the bad type of cholesterol traditionally associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke - avocados have also been shown to help bring down the level of blood fats.
To put the avacado fat into perspective, avocados (served with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar - not salad dressing) contain just five grams of fat per serving which is a level usually acceptable for inclusion in a low-fat diet.
- Cheese
Dieters often try to cut calories by excluding calcium rich dairy foods however one theory suggest that the body burns more fat when it gets enough calcium, so eating cheese and other diary products may actually contribute to weight loss.
While this may be good news for some, be sure to choose the fat free versions otherwise your potential weight loss gains will be negated.
- Coffee
Cream & sugar is what makes coffee bad as black coffee can give you a metabolism boost without added fat and calories.
In fact one study showed that the caffeine in two cups of coffee could cause a 150 pound woman to burn 50 extra calories over four hours.
Furthermore you will be pleased to hear that dieticians advise against abstaining from your favorite treats as depriving yourself of the foods that you crave could set you up for failure & a total binge out.
Therefore it is advisable to carry on consuming the naughty stuff but in small quantities, for example one cookie a day instead of bingeing on them in front of the television in the evenings.
PS. - Here's a quick, enjoyable way to start your weight loss program...
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