When most people try to lose weight, they often resort to crash diets that leave them feeling weak and hungry. Not only is this strategy potentially dangerous, it rarely proves effective in the long-term.

So what is the best way to trim your waistline without risking your health? According to Paul A. Achoa, a health and fitness expert who writes instructionals focused on how to lose weight, the best diet plans are centered on eating.

“It may seem counter-intuitive, but eating is a critical part of any weight-loss program.” Achoa said. “That being said, you need to eat the right things.”

Foods that promote weight loss

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By Jonathan T Edwards

The GI or glycemic index scale is being used by lots of people to measure how fast a certain food can be converted into glucose after consumption. The GI index is being used to come up with hearty GI recipes to cater to the needs of those who are suffering from diabetes in order to control their blood sugar levels. However, more and more people are now opting for this to help them lose weight as well. (more…)

By Cindy Papp

If your goal is weight loss, you are aware that a healthy diet should be your first step. Of course you know to cut out the sweets, fried foods, fast foods, and so on. But, what is left? The food you choose should not only be less calories, but they can be packed with the right ingredients to help you lose weight quicker and easier. Here are some basic, yet powerful foods to add to your weight loss diet. (more…)

If you are planning to lose weight, then it is important for you to consider learning more about the healthy weight loss foods that you should take. Keep in mind that you cannot expect your weight loss plan to work if you do not take a close watch on the foods that you take. It is important for you to consume only healthy dishes as these are capable of nourishing your body while also ensuring that you lose or control your weight. Some of the healthiest foods that you should take are the following:
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The good news about healthy weight loss is that one can actually eat food, which means no starvation! People usually equate losing weight to having to give up on food in general. Not only is this wrong, but it is a dangerous practice altogether. There is no reason for a person himself or herself trying to lose weight to drastically reduce the consumption of food. After all, food is still needed as fuel for the body to function properly. However, there are indeed some kinds of food that one will need less of, while there are some kinds of food that will actually aid on a person’s plan of losing weight. Want to know what they are?
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Protein is a necessary part of a balanced diet, for good reason: protein is the key “building block” in virtually every part of your body, from skin, hair and nails, to bones, muscles, teeth, and beyond. It’s important to eat adequate amounts of protein each day because your body does not store it anywhere, so has no reserves if the supply runs out.

Exactly how much protein you need daily depends on your age and body weight. The U.S. RDA (recommended daily allowance) for protein is 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight (2.2 pounds) for adults. So if you weigh 175 pounds, that is approximately 79 kilograms, multiplied by 0.8 grams of protein, and your daily minimum should be 63 grams of protein.

The younger you are, the more protein you need per kilogram of body weight. Children, for example, should be getting between 1.0 and 2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.

The good news is that it’s incredibly easy to get enough protein each day, even if you don’t consider yourself to be a meat lover. Here are three easy ways to start: (more…)

Fiber is a great helper in weight loss for a few reasons: first, it helps slow the rate at which sugar is absorbed into your bloodstream, which can prevent rapid rises in blood glucose. Secondly, it helps you feel more satisfied even if you are eating less than you normally do. Last but not least, fiber promotes regular elimination, helping you to release toxins and keep your digestive system in top working order.

Here are 7 easy ways to get more fiber in your diet: (more…)

By Leah Salmon

Healthy foods are without doubt the path to effortless weight loss. But how do we know what those healthy foods should be?

There are some no-brainers; we all know whole grain foods are the healthy alternative to their refined, processed cousins. We also know fruits and vegetables are a GOOD THING, especially raw or lightly cooked. We’ve read about drinking plenty of water and avoiding too much caffeine. But then the advice becomes contradictory. If fruits and vegetables are so good for us, why are high protein and fat, low-carb diets so popular for weight loss? And if high protein diets are unhealthy, why do people on a restricted calorie diet, high in complex carbohydrates not always lose weight and feel great? (more…)

One of the most challenging aspects of weight loss is hunger. Since most diets require reducing your caloric intake, you may end up feeling hungry and dissatisfied for at least part of the day. What’s the solution?

Low calorie snack foods that taste great but won’t hold back your weight loss.

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By Mark Rosenberg, M.D.

Spring is just around the corner and many of my patients are frantic to lose weight so they can get into all those lighter, more revealing clothes! Their New Year’s resolutions fizzled out mid-February and now they’re back at it, trying harder than ever to lose those extra pounds.

There’s so much confusion out there about which is the best, fastest, safest way to lose weight! Low carb Atkins-style diets have proven successful for some but too hard to stick to for others. Low-fat, low calorie diets can work but also may take a very long time to show results.

Allow me to share a better, more effective way to lose weight. Rather than focus on a low carb diet think slow carbs or a low glycemic index method. A low carb diet can sap your stamina, make you depressed, cause you to carb-binge and ultimately fail. (more…)