Defy Age Naturally

Super foods for weight loss are foods that don’t cause your blood sugar to rise. They are foods that keep your blood sugar steady and balanced.

Foods that cause a spike in blood sugar are generally sugar and refined carbohydrates. They cause the body to produce loads of insulin, and then cause you to become hungry.

Please read more about this in my blog How do I stop overeating…and live longer?
You can also read about carbohydrates and weight loss in my blog Cut Down on Carbohydrates to Look and Feel Younger

Cutting down on carbohydrates and sugar is the first step to losing weight and feeling fabulous. Even blood sugar levels are the one thing that every person who lives over 100 (centurion) has in common.

But while it’s all well and good to talk about cutting down on carbohydrates, it can be excruciatingly painful for those who are addicted to them. And carbohydrate addiction is far more common than you think. Just try cutting them out for a day to find out how difficult it can be.

The key is to have plenty of delicious low carb super foods for weight loss and vibrant health. Here are a few that will help you one your way.

Almonds: A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that people eating a diet rich in almonds lost more weight than those on a high-carb diet with the same number of calories. This goes to show that weight loss is not simply down to calorie counting.

Almonds are bulky and filling, so you feel that you are getting some substance without the spike in blood sugar.

Quinoa: Although quinoa looks like a grain, it’s actually the seed of a green leafy plant. It is one of the best sources of amino acids, and is a good source of iron, potassium, and B vitamins. .

The reason why quinoa is an incredible super food for weight loss is that it’s packed with protein, but its grain like texture makes it a fantastic substitute for rice, couscous, and other carbohydrates.

Millet: it is rich both in fiber, which makes your stomach feel full longer, and in protein, which keeps your blood sugar even, although it has the texture of a carbohydrate. And studies have shown a link between millet and weight loss.

Some researchers believe that it’s the combination of phytonutrients and fiber that’s responsible for the lower rate of colon cancer in people who eat millet, rather than fiber alone.

Hummus: Hummus is by far one of my favorite snacks. I dip carrots or broccoli in it. I also love it on mashed sweet potatoes. My husband and I often joke that we rarely go a day without this tasty dip.

Because it is packed with protein, it fills you up, but again without any blood sugar spiking. Try to get hummus with olive oil rather than sunflower oil…or better yet, make your own raw hummus!

Lentils: Lentils are nutritious, flavourful, and are easy to prepare. Lentils, like beans, are a good source of protein. Lentils also provide calcium and phosphorus, vitamin B and iron.

One of my favorite easy meals is a lentil, quinoa and onion mash. I put Mexican spices in it like cumin and chilli powder. Then I serve with avocado and a massive salad. It is truly delicious!

Walnuts for Weight loss: Walnuts are a great snack food that will fill you up and help you to feel less hungry. They contain anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats, and a study at Loma Linda University showed that people who ate walnuts regularly had a reduced incidence of heart attacks.

The research also asked people to add a quarter cup of walnuts to their diets, or for comparison, to remove all walnuts from their diets. They found that not eating walnuts led to weight gain.

Healthy Smoothie Recipes: Healthy smoothies are a great way to start out the day. Try one of my favorite healthy smoothie recipes with acai berries.

These are just some of the super foods for weight loss that you can eat to live longer, and feel physically and emotionally fabulous.

Related Posts

• Why do you Want to Lose Weight?

• Fewer Carbohydrates and More Super foods

• 10 Super Foods to Increase Libido

• Healthy Smoothie Recipes

• How do I Stop Overeating…and Live Longer?

• Cut Down on the Carbs to Look and Feel Younger

This entry was posted on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 at 11:49 am and is filed under diet.

You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.